Mary Croyle
Kittanning
Summary
Dedicated LPN with strong skills in medication administration, patient assessment, and compassionate care. Committed to ensuring patient comfort and safety while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
QLS Sugarcreek
Worthington
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during care delivery.
- 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.
LPN
AHN Worthington Primary Care
Worthington
04.2016 - 01.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during care delivery.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
LPN
AHN Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
LPN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
Pittsburgh
05.1992 - 09.2014
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during care delivery.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lenape School of Nursing
Ford City, PA08-1990
High School Diploma -
Kittanning Sr. High School
Kittanning, PA06-1989
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and triaging
- Electronic health records management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan development
- Patient education and support
- Healthcare compliance and infection control
- Emergency response management
- Team collaboration and communication
- Compassionate care and emotional support
- Effective problem solving
- Sample collection and testing
- Chronic disease management strategies
- Breathing treatments and therapies
- Family communication and involvement
- Narcotics counting and management
- Indirect patient care practices
- Wound care assistance
- Medication reconciliation processes
- Tuberculosis testing procedures
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- EKG administration techniques
- End-of-life care planning
Timeline
LPN
QLS Sugarcreek
04.2025 - Current
LPN
AHN Worthington Primary Care
04.2016 - 01.2025
LPN
AHN Internal Medicine
04.2014 - 09.2015
LPN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
05.1992 - 09.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Lenape School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Kittanning Sr. High School