Patient-focused, dedicated, and compassionate nursing professional with 5+ years experience providing care for patients with various diseases, health concerns and injuries. Ensures efficient, accurate and individualized care by working with other healthcare professionals to implement strategic plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroville Post Acute formally Monroeville Genesis
Monroeville
05.2021 - Current
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administering medication.
Wound care
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pittsburgh
04.2016 - 11.2021
Fostering high-quality patient care by administering medications, providing wound care, and collecting appropriate specimens.
Documenting progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
Monitoring care delivery and correcting deficiencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Village at Pennwood
Wilkinsburg
03.2011 - 04.2016
Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
Documented actions, and vitals, in PCC.
Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of RN and/or LPN.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Bright wood Career Institute
Pittsburgh, Pa
02.2016
Skills
Critical Thinking
Safety Techniques
Patient Assessment
Wound care
Tracheostomy suction and care
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Administering medication
Patient care
Certification
Professionalism Certificate of Recognition, D
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroville Post Acute formally Monroeville Genesis
Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationLicensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration