Michelle Wellington
Allentown, PA 19103
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