Victoria Mason
Smethport,PA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with diverse 10+ years experience in the State of Pennsylvania. Certified in Basic Life Support and IV administration, as well as involvement with PEMA, CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
ESP Personnel
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collect and document vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Conducted inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues in accordance with CDC guidelines and PA Dept. of Health.
- Infection prevention education with staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks specific to COVID-19 under the direction of PEMA.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
LPN
MedExpress Urgent Care
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses; patient triage.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Consulted with local and state agencies to report infectious disease cases.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Developed flow pattern for efficient outdoor COVID evaluation and testing.
LPN Radiology Support
UPMC Shadyside
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Triaging patients for CT Scan and MRI.
- Initiate IV access.
- Documenting medical history.
- Corresponding with radiologist to obtain proper protocol for CT and MRI.
- Ensuring safety of patients in transition from radiology to back their unit.
- Meeting needs of patients and providing them with comfort while waiting for procedures and tests to be performed.
- Obtain verbal orders from physicians for testing.
LPN Charge Nurse
UPMC Canterbury Place
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Responsible for up to twenty-five residents and overseeing a number of CNA's
- Floor supervisor for up to 75 residents and up to 8 staff members.
- Responsible for providing residents with medications efficiently and timely, administering a regimen of treatments to individual residents with ulcers, skin tears, open areas, or breakdown
- Required to perform assessments and obtain vital signs, reporting any changes in resident condition to MD and family members
- Expected to provide residents with IV therapy
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care using computerized documentation
- Oriented new members of the nursing department to facility and to job duties according to facility policy
- Keep good rapport with residents’ family members
- Assisted in scheduling.
Education
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Clearfield Career And Technology Center
Ridgway, PA11.2010
Diploma -
Bradford Area High School
Bradford, Pennsylvania06.2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- IV therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric nursing
- Transcribing orders
Timeline
LPN
ESP Personnel
07.2023 - Current
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
06.2020 - 12.2022
LPN
MedExpress Urgent Care
09.2018 - 09.2021
LPN Radiology Support
UPMC Shadyside
09.2017 - 09.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
UPMC Canterbury Place
08.2014 - 09.2017
Diploma -
Bradford Area High School
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Clearfield Career And Technology Center
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