Practical Nurse Phlebotomist

Natasha Releford

Rochester, NY ***** 585-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Support needs of geriatric and acute care patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. New York State licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.

Skills

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Dementia Knowledge

Transcribing Orders

Infection Control

Laboratory Testing

Inpatient care

Direct Patient Care

Caregiving skills

Medical Records Management

Breathing treatments

Maintaining nutrition

Documenting intake

Pulse Oximetry Tracking

Work History

Agency nursing /travel nursing, 05/2021-present

Provided care and safety to patients in LTC and acute rehabilitation settings in North Carolina and Newyork state.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/2016 to 09/2020

The Friendly Home – Rochester, Newyork

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

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.

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2014 to 07/2016

Hill Haven• Rochester Regional Health – Rochester, NY

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 08/2014

Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES - Monroe County Hospital

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified

Certified phlebotomist technician

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