VANESSA LEGUIZAMON, LPN

*** ****** *****, ***** **********, NJ 07080

acyvhb@r.postjobfree.com

908-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly motivated and energetic LPN. Knowledgeable in utilizing relevant nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Effective communication skills coupled with cultural sensitivity and a passion for children. Desire to provide top quality patient care, compassion, and professionalism to manage both patients’ medical and emotional care of all ages.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Licensed Practical Nurse : New Jersey State Board of Nursing

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Strong assessment and interpersonal skills

Dispensing of medications

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking

Patient/ Family health education

Documentation

Enthusiastic caregiver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP 10/2015-Present

Allergy and ENT Nurse

FLORHAM PARK, NJ

Administers allergy extract and venom injections to patients.

Prepares and performs allergy prick test, food challenges, penicillin tests

Knowledgeable in preparation of allergen extracts for therapeutic use.

Supports patients with individualized Allergy immunotherapy education and regimen.

Focuses on the care of patients with chronic allergic conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis.

Patient triage to obtain vital signs, height, weight and spirometry testing.

NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER 01/2014-05/2015

Nursing Student

NEWARK, NJ

Patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.

Provided patients and families with emotional support.

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

Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.

EDUCATION

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE 2015 Graduate

Cranford, NJ

Certificate of Completion: Licensed Practical Nursing Program

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