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New Haven, CT 06512 Email: adjfcb@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed Practical Nurse

I am an experienced healthcare professional with a diverse background in patient care. My clinical training and development has allowed me to gain knowledge in a vast array of competencies in the healthcare industry. I am looking to utilize my experience in a nursing position with an organization that rewards hard work, dedication, and success.

Areas of Expertise

Patient Education

Wound Care/Infection Control

School Nursing

Key Skills Assessment

Nursing Skills –Exceptional understanding of nursing techniques and methods with first-hand experience in monitoring and recording clinical information.

Patient Communication – Highly skilled in communicating with patients, care team and families to effectively inform them of patient conditions and providing explanations of procedures.

Professional Experience

Apple Rehab/Watrous Nursing Center, Madison,CT 2018-Present

Manage day to day nursing services for long term care and skilled nursing residents

Manage residents care in a manner that promotes health and provides the best outcome in a changing environment.

Performed assessments and body audits for patients upon admission to ensure changes are correctly documented and an appropriate care plan initiated

Established and maintained open lines of communication between healthcare team and patients

Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to health care team, collected and labeled specimen

Brookdale Senior Living, Woodbridge, Ct 2014-2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Identify medical concerns, initiate proper emergency protocol, and provide medication administration per MD order and facility policy.

Identified, and coordinated restorative and support services to meet the individual need of the resident

Communicated change in condition to healthcare team and provided input on implementing an effective plan of care

Served as an advocate by providing community resources to residents and their families as well as a point of contact for care team

Conducted well visits to ensure proper follow up care to previously identified issues and make necessary adjustments

Apple Rehab/Laurel Woods, East Haven, CT 2014-2017

Partnered with the RN supervisor and CNA’s to managed care for more than 20 residents per shift

Provided effective communication and obtained thorough report from staff to implement appropriate follow-up

Prepares individual medications and administer as ordered by MD

Provide clear documentation in EMAR

Performed medication administration, accurately monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to health care team, collected and labeled specimen

Key Personnel, North Haven, CT 2014-2015

Traveled to various locations to provide care in Group homes, Nursing Homes

School nursing- various elementary schools in CT

Prepared and administered medications including controlled substances via IV, sub-Q, topical and inhalation routes

Performed wound care including topical dressings and wound vacs as prescribed by MD

Provided prompt and precise documentation with sufficient information to provide future care

The Village at Mariners Point, East Haven, CT 2012-2013

Licensed Practical Nurse

Effectively responded to emergency situations, made assessments and provided routine nursing care

Accurately administered medications including insulin, B-12 injections, provided wound care and obtained and documented vital signs.

Monitored patient’s health and reported change in behavior to better coordinate care needs with family and community providers.

Transcribed medication orders accurately and promptly acted as a liaison between residents and pharmacy ensuring effective ordering and delivery.

Recognized and assisted in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and reported to appropriate sources per state regulations.

Certificates and Licenses

Certificate Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN), Porter and Chester Institute (2012)

State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (License # 037134)

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