Katy Arias
Center Valley
Summary
LPN with extensive experience at Lehigh Valley Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, specializing in patient care and medication management. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient comfort through compassionate support and effective communication. Proficient in vital signs assessment and clinical documentation, ensuring safety and quality care across diverse settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, promoting inclusive patient interactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CNA/lpn
Mosser nursing home
Trexlertown
12.2014 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas.
- Documented resident care activities accurately and timely.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure resident safety and health.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
clinical experience
St. lukes hospital
Allentown
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed a full head-to-toe assessment and vital signs.
- Administered PO, IM, and SQ medications under RN supervision.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks, prioritization, and patient safety.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients and families.
- Provided patient teaching for diagnosis, medications, and discharge.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in huddles for safety unit patients, and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including RNs, PCA, PT/OT,SPT, and Physicians.
lpn
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Educated families on proper care techniques and health management practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe care environment.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications required for optimal health outcomes.
- Educated family and caregivers about disease processes, treatments options and symptom management strategies.
lpn
Prebyterian Homes Inc.
Allentown
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation consistently.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
lpn
Lehigh Center
Macungie
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation consistently.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Education
RN Program
St. Lukes School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA04-2023
GED -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA04-2020
Lpn
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PA09-2017
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- wound care
- Vital signs & patient assessments
- Acute care (1 year)
- Outpatient and home care
- medication administration (PO, SQ, IM)
- Tube feeding
- phlebotomy
- charting points, click care, and Epic
- Patient education and family
- working with patients with disabilities
- long-term care and assisted living
- time management and prioritization
- Microsoft Office and word processing
- Office suite software
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
lpn
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
clinical experience
St. lukes hospital
11.2025 - 11.2025
lpn
Lehigh Valley Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
lpn
Prebyterian Homes Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2021
lpn
Lehigh Center
12.2017 - 08.2018
CNA/lpn
Mosser nursing home
12.2014 - Current
RN Program
St. Lukes School of Nursing
GED -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Lpn
Lincoln Technical Institute