Practical Nurse Laboratory
Resume:
Jodi Beres
Brookfield, CT *****
**************@***********.***
Professionally trained Lpn with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Work Experience
LPN Personal Nurse
Lorain City Schools - Lorain, OH
August 2018 to Present
I care for needs of students in school setting.Seizure, diabetic, tube feed, cathing.And any and all other needs.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
ASC Allergy and Asthma - Danbury, CT
July 2016 to July 2017
Allergy testing,injections. Also phone triage.main responsibility was running OIT Program for kids allergic to peanuts, tree nuts including dosing and treating reactions per protocol. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
ASC Allergy an Asthms - Danbury, CT
June 2016 to July 2017
Allergy shots,allergy testing, testing for food and drug allergies.Mostly worked Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut,Walnut,Cashew.Dosing and reactions. Dealt with alot of Anaphylaxis as well.Also Allergy and Asthma issues and triage.
Private duty caregiver for special needs child
New Canaan, CT
December 2014 to July 2016
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method. Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling. Dressed children and changed diapers.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors. Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day. Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities. Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs. Lpn
PSA Pediatric Services of America - Stratford, CT
July 2013 to November 2014
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults. Trach, g-tube j-tube and ventilator care and documentation. Support and educate parents of patients to improve care and understanding of conditions. Lpn
Maxim - Westlake, OH
July 2009 to January 2011
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Lpn
University Hospital - Sandusky Pediatrics - Sandusky, OH October 2004 to May 2006
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Followed infection control procedures.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Education
Certification
Ehove school of Nursing Milan
2004
Skills
• laboratory (1 year)
• Medical laboratory (Less than 1 year)
• Neurology (Less than 1 year)
• Problem resolution (Less than 1 year)
• Nursing
Certifications and Licenses
LPN
CPR Certification
Additional Information
Skills
Qualified lab result evaluator
Strong clinical judgment
Successful diagnosis/treatment of childhood illnesses Neurology awareness
Patient counseling professional
Palliative care awareness
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments
Feeding assistance aptness
Tracheotomy care
Insulin medication assistance
Medical laboratory procedures professional
Patient and family advocacy
Spirometer reading accuracy
Women's health exams aptitude
Laceration repair aptitude
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Diabetes and nutrition educator
Hospice and palliative care experience
Problem resolution capability
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Patient positioning competency
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