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Patient Care Practical Nurse

Location:
Allentown, PA
Posted:
November 17, 2023

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Michelle Wellington

*** ***** ***** **

Allentown, PA 19103

610-***-****

ad08kz@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Five years experience as LPN in long term/ rehabilitation facility along with 10 years experience as CNA at same facility. Four years experience in pediatric home care. One and a half years experience in outpatient - in office and ambulatory care.

Strong reputation for maintaining high quality of care and patient satisfaction. Personable, energetic, friendly, and self motivated. Expertise in geriatric and pediatric community. I am looking for a new work home to settle into. Experience with short term, hospice, med-surg. Pediatric, aambulatory, and long term patients

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Licensed Practical Nurse in State of PA License Number 239699

Skill Highlights

Medication administration experience Strong medical ethic

Vast foley experience Computerized charting experience including POC and Epic.

Committed to compliance reporting Wound cleaning/care experience

Culturally sensitive Body mechanics knowledge

Colostomy care familiarity

Professional Experience

CNA to LPN

March 2002 to July 2014

Northampton County Gracedale Nursing Home - Nazareth, PA

Disciplined employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients, family members and colleagues. Delivered

high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients regardless of race, religion, or standing. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Took vital signs of newborns and administered injections while assisting in NICU and nursery during clinical rotations. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Partnered with team to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Administered many Flu, TB, and Pneumonia vaccines due to high turnover rate on rehabilitation unit. Assisted therapists with care plans and scheduling.

05/20/2015 thru 2-2020

Pediatric home health nurse

Long shifts of ranging from age 8-24 yr old pts with disabilities.

Wound care, med administration and preparer. Gastric administration and care

Changing of GT

Communicating with doctors and other agencies involved in care

Taking pts to appointments with doctors and therapists

Preparing meals

Taking physicians orders

Ordering supplies

Checking blood sugar and ketones

Preparing ketogenic meals and adhering to diet

Maintaining safety during seizures and monioring for such

Bathing and caring for patient

Using hoyer lift and other equipment for transfers

Teaching provided to patients and family members

4-2020 thru 8-21

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lpn

Administrative duties

Rooming patients

Taking vitals

Triaging patients

Writing doctors orders

Answering phones

Education and Training

8-21 to present

Agency work at long term care facility

Admission experience

Charge nurse experience

Continuity from being at 1 facility

Associate of Science : Nursing, 2012

Northampton Community College - Bethlehem, PA, USA

3.79 GPA

Dean's list entire nursing study

Graduated with honors

Awards

Employee of the month 2 times

Awarded tuition reimbursement from Gracedale employer



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