Maria L Tabango

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) ** years Experience

Miami Lakes, FL

adt3ke@r.postjobfree.com

305-***-****

Skilled LPN offering expertise in pediatric, rehabilitative, post-operative care and Med -Surg Consistently earned praise from patients, family members and supervising clinical directors for delivering excellent nursing care. Interested to secure a full-time LPN position; Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

CSL Plasma - Miramar, FL

September 2020 to Present

• Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. Administration and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations.

• Promotes positive customer relations with all donors.

• Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.

• In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.

• Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors. Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.

• Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results. Refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.

• Explains informed consent to applicant donors. This includes explanation of procedures, hazards and potential adverse events; explanation of immunization schedules, dose and antibody response; providing clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation; obtaining signature and date certifying informed consent.

• Handles medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date.

• Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability. Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports. Maintains knowledge of and apply all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.

• Assess signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.

• Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, including administration of immunizations.

• Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center where applicable, and oversees donor immunization programs. Reviews antibody titer results as required. Maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen.

• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.

• Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.

• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information. LPN Nurse

Suffolk Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing - Patchogue, NY September 2019 to February 2020

• Care for post surgery operation patients

• Monitor vital signs and patient status

• Directs team functions of the Nursing Department on his/her shift with established policies and procedures

• Makes certain that sufficient nursing and facility staff levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care

• Responds to concerns, issues, and complaints and grievances quickly and appropriately in the absence of the Administrator and DON

LPN Nurse

RTG Medical - Warwick, NY

August 2019 to September 2019

• Care for post surgery operation patients

• Monitor vital signs and patient status

• Directs team functions of the Nursing Department on his/her shift with established policies and procedures

• Makes certain that sufficient nursing and facility staff levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care

• Responds to concerns, issues, and complaints and grievances quickly and appropriately in the absence of the Administrator and DON

LPN Charge Nurse

Avante Nursing Home - Hollywood, FL

January 2019 to August 2019

• Supervising med techs and CNAs

• Directs team functions of the Nursing Department on his/her shift with established policies and procedures

• Makes certain that sufficient nursing and facility staff levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care

• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and participates in ongoing training

• Communicates with ancillary and support departments on resident conditions, needs and concerns

• Responds to concerns, issues, and complaints and grievances quickly and appropriately in the absence of the Administrator and DON

• Participates in on-call rotation with other supervisors LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Plaza of Hallandale Beach/ Citadel Assisted Living - Miami, FL October 2018 to May 2019

• Supervising med techs and CNAs

• Directs team functions of the Nursing Department on his/her shift with established policies and procedures

• Makes certain that sufficient nursing and facility staff levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care

• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and participates in ongoing training

• Communicates with ancillary and support departments on resident conditions, needs and concerns

• Responds to concerns, issues, and complaints and grievances quickly and appropriately in the absence of the Administrator and DON

• Participates in on-call rotation with other supervisors LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

East End Pediatrics - East Hampton, NY

October 2017 to February 2018

• Identify changes in a child's signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships

• Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical findings

• Serve as a child advocate

• Participate in activities to manage a childs pain

• Administer Vaccinations

• Analyze situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status

• Administer medication using age appropriate guidelines

• Evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse

• Provide supportive care to dying children

Med-Surgery

North Shore Hospital - Miami, FL

January 2005 to June 2010

• Pre - Operation and Post -Operation Clinical work experience LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Waterford Rehab Center - Hialeah Gardens, FL

January 2008 to January 2009

• Administer Medication

• Nursing observation assessments and providing supportive palliative care to patient; functioning as a provider of specialized nursing care to clients and as liaison between client and physician and in conjunction with fellow Hospice team members.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Cedars Hospital - Miami, FL

August 2007 to August 2008

• Med-Surge Clinical

• Dialysis and Telemetry

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Nursing

Miami Lakes Educational Center/ St. Thomas University - Miami Lakes, FL January 2003 to January 2007

High school or equivalent

American Senior High School - Miami Lakes, FL

January 1989 to January 1993

Skills

• LPN (10+ years)

• Pediatrics (10+ years)

• CPR Certification (10+ years)

• Hospice (1 year)

• IV Therapy (5 years)

• Heart Monitors (10+ years)

• Staff Nurse

• Rehabilitation (10+ years)

• EMR Systems

• Laboratory Experience

• Vital Signs

• Critical Care Experience

• Medication Administration

• Experience Administering Injections

• Tube Feeding

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• Tube Feeding

• Experience Administering Injections

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• Medical Office Experience

• Caregiving

• Nurse Management

Certifications and Licenses

LPN

Assessments

Work Style: Reliability — Expert

May 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Expert

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