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Professional Summary
Strong interpersonal/communication skills, detail oriented, sensitive to cultural diversity. Provide
gastric feedings, PEG tube care, Foley catheter insertion/care, wound care. Highly effective working
with behavioral health issues. Possess a high level of autonomy. Proficient in computerized charting.
Excellent ability to prepare and maintain accurate medical records to ensure continuity of care.
Experience with a wide range of individuals within the OPWDD including dual diagnosis. Patient
advocate, high standard of moral integrity, outstanding critical thinking ability.
Skills
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity Successfully directs staff meetings
Insulin medication assistance Diabetes and nutrition educator
Spirometer reading accuracy Tracheotomy care
Venipuncture/blood draw expert Proper catheter insertion/removal
References
References furnished upon request
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse, 03/2017 to Current
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Regional Office – Hauppauge, NY
Accountable for primary nursing care, case management and medication management for
individuals residing in multiple community residences.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
License Practical Nurse, 02/2014 to 03/2017
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Regional Office – Hauppauge, NY
Delivered in-home nursing services that included: 5/2016 - present - Evening shift LPN for 12
medically frail residents with multiple co-morbidity including developmental
disabilities/psychiatric diagnosis. Responsibilities include: Administering all inject able, j-tube and
g-tube medications to assigned individuals; Implementing and monitoring g-tube and j-tube
feedings, colostomy and Foley care. Medication Administration. In-service and training of direct care
staff under RN guidance.
Multi-site assignment as primary nurse under supervision of RN for residents with dual diagnosis of
psychiatric/moderate cognitive impairment.
Responsibilities include: Case management, medication administration and oversight of AMAP
personnel, gathering data for patient's assessment by RN, patient/family/staff education,
psychiatric nursing, JCAHO standards/compliance, patient advocacy, quality and continuity of care,
provide team approach.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2010 to 04/2014
Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Centre – Oakdale, NY
Provided skilled nursing care: Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer,
Alzheimer\'s and Paget\'s disease.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing (BSN), Grand Canyon University
Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certifications: ACLS 8/2020, BLS 8/2020, CPR 8/2020, PROMOTE level 2 3/14/19, First Aid 8/2020, Infection Control 6/1/2020, Medicaid Compliance 8/12/2020, TB refresher 1/14/2020.