carolyn cabrera

Email: abo43f@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: TAMPA

State: FL

Zip: 33613

Country: USA

Phone: 813-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Experience in hospital, long term care and rehabilitation, wound care, and geriatrics.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Chipola Jr Collage School of Practical Nursing, Marianna FL 1/2001 to 9/1968 (Practical Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Experience in hospital, long term care and rehabilitation, wound care, and geriatrics.

Licenses

Current and in good standing state of Florida L.P.N. license.

certified in wound care,geriatric, L.P.N. supervisor, iv's,

Skill Highlights

Clinical experience

Diabetes and nutrition

Strong clinical judgment

Patient counseling

Taking patient histories

Administering medication

Computerized charting

IV drug therapy management

Patient/family focused

Physical assessments

Medical clinical procedures

Customer service

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Patient positioning competency

Colostomy care familiarity

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Talented in minor surgery assistance

Spirometer reading accuracy

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Problem resolution capability

Wound treatment and assessment

Iv therapy

Respiratory treatment and assessment

Glucose checks

Medication dispense

Pain management and assessment

Essential nursing care

Vital sign monitoring

Electronic charting

Followed rehabiliatation treatment plan.

Education and support of family

Admissions and discharges

Through skin assessments

Followed policy and procedures per protocol

Excelled in customer service

Professional Experience

May 2006 to September 2012

Manorcare of Carrollwood Tampa, Fl

L.P.N. Supervisor

Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.Increased unit productivity for a 20-bed surgical rehab unit.Managed care for post-operative patients from acute care hospital through discharge.l

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Followed infection control procedures. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

May 2005 to May 2006

Lake Shore Villa Tampa, Fl

L.P.N. Wound care

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Followed infection control procedures.

March 1998 to May 2006

University Village Nursing Center Tampa, fl

L.P.N

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Followed infection control procedures.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Education and Training

1968 Chipola Jr Collage School of Practical Nursing Marianna, fl

Practical Nursing

Recipient of State of Fla. Jr College

Scholarship

Graduated top of class and after graduation taught P.N. course while instructor took time off.Continuing education in wound care, acute care. nurse supervisory, iv therapy, Geriatics.

course work at University of South Fla 4.0 score in all classes

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