Loraine Darden
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Long Term Care
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I'm organized, possess patience, and a willingness to learn new things. I enjoy helping people, spoken word poetry, reading, writing, cooking, learning different languages, and eating different foods from many types of cultures and nationalities.
Licenses
• Licensed Practical Nurse / Vocational Nurse, Pennsylvania, Expires June 30, 2022, PN 268245 Work History (18 Years of Experience)
• ProMedica Pittsburgh
Jan 2022 — Mar 2022
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by MedPlus Staffing (Agency)
Charge Experience: Yes
Patient Ratio: 28:1
Unit Bed Count: 197
EHR: Point Click Care
Additional Comments: Dementia and Alzheimer's, Hospice, Skilled Rehab, and Long-term care
• John J Kane Regional Center - McKeesport
Jan 2020 — Nov 2021
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Med/Surg
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by MileStone Staffing Services
(Agency)
Charge Experience: Yes
Unit Bed Count: 360
EHR: MatrixCare
Additional Comments: COVID UNIT, Short-term and Long-term care, and Skilled.
• Riverside Care Center
Jan 2020 — Mar 2022
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Part Time, Employed by Favorite Healthcare Staffing
(Agency)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation-
Monroeville
May 2019 — May 2021
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Dedicated Nursing Associates
(Agency)
Patient Ratio: 30:1
EHR: Point Click Care
Additional Comments: COVID UNIT, Med ridge, Memory Care Unit, Medical Surgical, Short-term and Long-term care.
• Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Mar 2018 — Apr 2019
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Patient Ratio: 30:1
EHR: MDVision
Facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by ProLink Healthcare (Agency) Charge Experience: Yes
Additional Comments: Dementia and Alzheimer's Unit, Long-term and Short-term care. Rehab unit.
• Aveanna Healthcare
Nov 2017 — Dec 2019
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Pediatric Home Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employed by Aveanna Healthcare (Agency)
EHR: Homecare Homebase
Additional Comments: Traveled to local areas surrounding the city of Pittsburgh to provide Skilled nursing care hours for Medicare/Medicaid state approved pediatric clients within their place of residence.
• Interim Healthcare
Oct 2013 — Jan 2020
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Home Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Interim Healthcare (Agency) Additional Comments: Traveled to homes and local school districts throughout the greater city of Pittsburgh providing Medicaid/Medicare state approved skilled care hours to geriatric and pediatric population full-time or per diem level.
• Continuum Pediatric Nursing
Nov 2012 — Jul 2013
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Home Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Agency
• Formerly Westwood Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Center now renamed Village At Pennwood
May 2010 — Oct 2012
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Facility
Patient Ratio: 30:1
Unit Bed Count: 155
EHR: EPIC
Additional Comments: Dementia and Alzheimer's Unit, Long-term and Short-term care, Skilled Rehab.
• Residence For Renal Care Of Shadyside
May 2009 — May 2010
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employed by Facility
Additional Comments: Long-term and Short-term care. Dialysis Unit and Skilled Rehab.
• Veterans Hospital Of Pittsburgh Healthcare System Nov 2008 — May 2009
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Hospice & Palliative Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Facility
Patient Ratio: 16:1
EHR: ChartAccess
Additional Comments: EHR used may vary from listed above.
• Formerly Heartland Healthcare Center now renamed ProMedica Pittsburgh
Apr 2004 — Jun 2007
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Facility
• UPMC Montefiore Hospital
Feb 2004 — Feb 2005
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Med/Surg
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Facility
Teaching Hospital: Yes
Patient Ratio: 7:1
EHR: Cerner
Additional Comments: Kidney and Liver Organ Transplant Unit, Acute Care, Preoperative and postoperative care, and Telemetry Unit of young and middle-aged adults.
• Highland Park Care Center
Aug 2003 — Nov 2003
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Skilled Nursing Facility
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full Time, Employed by Facility
Education
• Not Applicable (Associates Degree), Allegheny Community College, (Current Student)
• Practical Nurse Diploma (Certificate Program), Connelley Skills Technical Institute And Adult Learning Center, August 2002 - August 2003
• Administrative Medical Assistant Diploma (Certificate Program), Median School Of Allied Health Careers, January 1999 - February 2000
• High School Diploma/GED (HS Diploma/GED), Brashear High school, August 1987 - July 1989
• Certified Nurse Assistant Diploma (Certificate Program), Connelley Skills Technical Institute And Adult Learning Center, January 1992 - March 1992