Medical Care
Resume:
VANESSA LEGUIZAMON, LPN
*** ****** *****, ***** **********, NJ 07080
*******.**********@*****.***
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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