Margaret Alonge

ac0oqj@r.postjobfree.com

*** ********** *** * Lakewood, NJ 08

Cell: 732-***-**** * Home: 732-***-****

LPN- Licensed Practiced Nurse

Patient-oriented, skilled LPN offering expertise in geriatric, rehabilitative and post-operative care. Passionate LPN who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care and creating a comfortable patient environment.

Core Competencies:

* Medication Administration * Medical History Assessment * Data entry and retrieval

* Patient Analysis * Patient Planning * Wound Dressing & Care * Vital Signs

* Ambulatory Assistance * Catheter Care * Nursing Care

Professional Experience

2011-2012Community Options, NJ- LPN/Group Home Manager

Provide direct clinical care and medication management to group home residents challenged by chronic mental illness

Assisted residents through education with daily life/social skills, hygiene, and nutrition

Lead and managed group home staff of 15 direct support staffs including schedules, time sheets, training, and clinical development for behavioral interventions

Collaborated directly with treating psychiatrist on individual service plans for each resident

Conducted weekly and quarterly individual service plan reviews for resident development and rehabilitation

Coordinated staff meetings, hiring, write-ups, and terminations

On-call 24/7 for emergencies and psychiatric hospitalizations

2005-Present Laurelton Village, NJ-LPN

Recognized and reported symptoms that indicated changes in the condition of the tracheostomy and ventilator patients to the Case Manager.

Provided nursing care and services that was in accordance with Agency patient care and general medical policies.

Adhered to strict aseptic technique when performing treatments.

Recorded patient’s condition in the Nurses notes.

Administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.

Maintained the patient’s equipment and room as necessary for patient care.

2001-Present Veterans Memorial Home,NJ-LPN

Develop and implement treatment plan as per instructions of the doctor

Assess patients’ nursing needs and respond to the same efficiently

Take patients’ medical history

Observe physical condition and signs and symptoms

Administer medications

Write and transcribe orders given by physician

Prepare folders and files and maintain data of treatment given

Help residents with activities of daily living and encourage appropriate self care

Monitor rehabilitation of patients as per care plan

Distribute assignments to nursing assistants

Handle the admissions and discharge activities of residents

Manage in/out sheets, communication board, nourishment sheets and sign-out book

Administer basic therapeutic treatments and procedures

Worked as a charge nurse if required

Education

LPN Licensure 1997-1998

Middlesex County Vocational School

Reference

Available Upon Request

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