Practical Nurse Licensed & recent RN graduate
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LYNDZI
DE LA CRUZ
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Toledo, OH 43611
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
• Tracheotomy Care
• Phlebotomy
G-Tube feeding and Medication
Administration
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• Throat Cultures
• Wound Care
• Foley Catheter
• Blood Sugars
• Urinalysis
• Injections
• Full body Assessment
• Suture and staple removal
• Medication Administration
• Insurance billing
• Samples collection
• Psychotropic medication knowledge
• Regulatory requirements
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 04/2021 to Current
Bluewater Health - Sylvania, OH
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
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Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
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Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
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• Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 12/2020 to Current
Wood County Jail - Bowling Green, OH
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
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Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
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Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
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Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
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• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed EDUCATION AND
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approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
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Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 06/2019 to 11/2021
Mercy St. Charles-BHI - Oregon, OH
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
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Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
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Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
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Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
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Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
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Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
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Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
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Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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Professional Skills Institute - Maumee, OH
Associate of Applied Science
Registered Nursing, 07/2022
Professional Skills Institute - Maumee, OH
Diploma
License Practical Nursing, 2018
Ross Medical College - Sylvania, OH
Diploma
Medical Assisting, 2011
• CPR/BLS
• NAPPI
• IV
• LPN
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