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Resume:
Carol Natale
Professional Summary
LPN with *5 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing care in psychology, med-surg, rehab., home health and correctional nursing in a maximum security prison.
Licenses
Certifications in:
Psychology
geriatrics
Home health
IV administration
Phlebotomy
Basic and Advanced CPR
Skill Highlights
Clinical experience
Psych and mental health care
Medical terminology
Patient counseling
Acute care expertise
Administering medication
Clinical training
Patient evaluation/intervention
Strong medical ethic
Feeding assistance
Patient positioning
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Gastroenteral nutrition
Self-directed
Diagnostic tools experience
Intravenous therapy
Prioritizing/managing deadlines
Wound cleaning/care
NG tube insertion and removal
Infection control standards
Patient and family advocacy
Sterilization techniques
Palliative care
Geriatric treatment
Supervisory duties
Strong clinical judgment
Taking patient histories
Lab result evaluation
Computerized charting
Problem resolution
Enthusiastic caregiver
Professional bedside manner
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
IV drug therapy management
Colostomy care
Insulin medication assistance
Body mechanics
Catheter insertion/removal
Hospice and palliative care experience
Patient/family focused
Organizational skills
Pre- and post-surgical care
Physical assessments
Acute and rehabilitative care
Medical clinical procedures
Venipuncture/blood draw
Chest pain management
Professional Experience
August 2002
Stuart Nursing and Restorative Care Center Stuart, Florida
LPN
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Oversaw and managed 6 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
April 1994 to August 2002
Martin Correctional institute Indiantown, FL
LPN
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Followed infection control procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
January 1997 to March 2002
General healthcare services Palm City, Fl
LPN
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trial
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
January 1989 to April 1994
Woodville State Hospital Carnegie, Pa
LPN
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Education and Training
1978 Allegheny Community College Pittsburgh, Pa
Nursing
LVN/LPN Associate's degree
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