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Melissa Figueroa, LPN
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an LPN, within a team oriented clinical setting that will utilize my skills, education and passion for patient care; while promoting professional growth and development.
EDUCATION
Lincoln Technical Institute, Shelton, CT
Practical Nursing Program Diploma, October 2012
Platt Technical Institute, Milford, CT
High School Diploma, June 2011 - High Honors
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Glendale Healthcare Center, Naugatuck, CT 10/2011 - 01/2012
Shelton Lakes Healthcare, Shelton, CT 02/2012 - 04/2012
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Shelton, CT 05/2012 - 07/2012
Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT 07/2012 - 09/2012
Village Green Waterbury, CT 09/2012 - 10/2012
Demonstrated Proficiencies in the following:
Vital signs, administered personal care, provided assistance with daily living activities, performed passive/active range of motion exercises with clients.
Medication administration of oral, ocular, topical, subcutaneous and intra-dermal injections, nebulizer treatments, medications delivered via PEG tube, glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
Patient teaching, client physical/psychosocial assessment, formulation of plans of care and implementation of existing care plans.
Wound care, gastrostomy tube feeding and tube-site care, Foley catheterization/care and colostomy care.
Clinical Experience included out-rotations at:
Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Observed a vaginal delivery and tubal ligation, provided post-partum care
witnessed wound debridement, application of various wound dressings
Spooner House, Shelton, CT -- Assisted clients and staff with the daily activities necessary in running a shelter for the homeless
Kid Stop, Shelton, CT -- Observed kids ages 3 -- 4 in a day care environment, conducted presentation on "Nursing"
Hewitt Health and Rehab Center, Shelton, CT -- Med Pass
Glendale Healthcare Center, Naugatuck, CT -- Team Leading
Parrish Nursing, Derby, CT -- Conducted workshops at the Boy & Girls Club, Shelton, CT on "Halloween Safety"
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stop and Shop, Milford CT 10/2010 -- 08/2012
Cashier
Provided excellent customer service while processing cash and credit transactions, bag grocery purchases and keep register area clean, neat and free of safety hazards.
Volunteer Experience
Milford Hospital, Milford, CT 10/2008 - 06/2009
Assisted with activities for elderly patients
Escorted patients throughout areas of the hospital utilizing a wheelchair when necessary
Delivered and picked-up meal trays from rooms
Delivered magazines and books to patient rooms and refreshed the ones in the waiting areas.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse, #037592 - Expiration: 11/30/2013
CPR and First Aid Certification, Expires 09/17/2013