NADENE CUSHNIE

ad10jz@r.postjobfree.com Bear, DE *****

Summary Cares for Skilled/LTC, Acute. and Dementia patients with exceptional care, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in PA and DE(compact). Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.

Conscientious License Practical Nurse offering 14 years of experience providing comprehensive care in Skilled/LTC settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams. Excellent record of adherence to patient privacy protocols and medical charting. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Skills blankContentIdentifier

Epic Systems

Specimen Collection

Attention to Detail

Wound Dressing

In-Home Care

Vital Signs Recording

Critical Thinking

Activities of Daily Living ADLs

Responsible and Dependable

Medication Administration

Dementia Knowledge and Care

First Aid and CPR

Time Management

Infection Control

Patient Charting

HIPAA Compliance

Experience Travel Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2020 - Current IntelyCare North Quincy, MA

Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.

Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety. Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene. Travel Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2021 - 12/2021

LeaderStat, LLC Powell, OH

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring N

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responses for adverse reactions.

Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.

Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene. Travel Licensed Practical Nurse 04/2021 - 08/2021

Jedy Networks Trenton, NJ

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,

Administered prescribed medications and encourage fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes. Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Travel Licensed Practical Nurse 03/2021 - 04/2021

Favorite Nurses Cherry Hill, NJ

Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.

Administration of more than 1,000+ COVID-19 vaccines throughout Pennsylvania Educate clients on signs/symptoms of after receiving the vaccine(s). Licensed Practical Nurse 07/2020 - 03/2021

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Perry Point, MD Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor. Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2018 - 07/2020

Paramount Senior Living Newark, DE

Administered prescribed medications and encourage fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor. Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds. Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Licensed Practical Nurse 07/2018 - 12/2019

Brandywine Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Wilmington, DE Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene. Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Licensed Practical Nurse 08/2016 - 08/2019

Private Duty Home Care Bear, DE

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising. Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Monitored patient's respiration activity and blood pressure in response to medical administration.

Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Scheduled appointments and transport client to his appointments. Licensed Practical Nurse 05/2008 - 12/2016

Brandywine Senior Living @ Longwood Kennett Square, PA Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Supervisory of CNAs

Education and

Training

Practical Nurse 12/2007

Lancaster County Career And Technology Center Willow Street, PA

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