LPN
Resume:
Kristine DeLorenzo
Licensed Practical Nurse
Driven nursing professional with 32 years' experience in Psychiatric and Pediatric care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
24 years Pediatric experience as clinical staff LPN. 9 years adult Psychiatric experience as clinical staff LPN.
Contact
Address
Wantagh, NY, 11793
Phone
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Skills
Clinical Documentation
Patient Management
EMR / EHR
Inpatient care
Transcribing orders
Caregiving skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Team management
Work History
1988-12 - 2020-09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including MDs, RNs and social workers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Psychiatric floor.
Worked under registered nurses to care for as many as 12-15 patients each shift, including those with conditions such as Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia.
Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
Helped patients feel comfortable by engaging in casual conversation.
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Utilized Sunrise to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN. Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Education
1985-06 - 1985-06
Licensed Practical Nurse: Practical Nursing
WT Clarke High School - Westbury, NY
Certifications
First Aid/CPR Certified/BLS Certified
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