ANDREA

AYALA

adxpf9@r.postjobfree.com

918-***-****

Mounds, OK 74047

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Wynden Stark LLC - Licensed Practical Nurse

Milford, MA • 05/2020 - Current

WORK HISTORY

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

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• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

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Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

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

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Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

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Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

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

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Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

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SKILLS

• Behavioral Assessment

• ADLs Assistance

• Update Electronic Charts

• Documenting Incidents

• Tracheostomy Care

• Sample Collection

• Medical Records Management

• Medical History Documenting

• Medication Administration

• Supply Requisition and Inventory

Information Compiling and

Auditing

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• Medical Paperwork Processing

• Procedure Explanation

• Alcohol Rubs

• Patient Triaging

• Collect Trash

• Healthcare Platforms

Patient Positioning and

Transporting

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• Documenting Vital Signs

• Seizure Precautions

• Examination and Test Preparation

• Management Team Support

• Medical Office Administration

• Maintaining Nutrition

• Work Planning and Coordination

• Medication Dispensing

• Wound Dressing and Suturing

• Pulse Oximetry Tracking

• Monitor IV Fluids

• Patient and Caregiver Education

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Care Planning

• Supporting Daily Living Needs

• Intravenous Medications

• Strong Clinical Judgment

• Vocational Support

• Pneumonia Vaccinations

• Patient Medical Histories

• Tuberculosis Testing

• Conditions Reporting

Psychotropic Medication

Knowledge

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• Nursing Intervention Evaluations

• Patient Management

• Educating Families

• Regulatory Requirements

• Sterilize Equipment

• Recordkeeping and Maintenance

• Charting and Recording

• Equipment Assembly

• Biomedical Hazard Disposal

• Wound Care

• Inventory Assessments

• Chronic Disease Management

• Task Delegation

• Intramuscular Injections

• Call Answering and Assistance

• Patient Assessments

• Transcribing Orders

• Counting Narcotics

• Adaptable and Flexible

Sterile Procedures and

Techniques

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• Assisting Physicians

• Administrative Support

• Immunization Administration

• Breathing Treatments

• Caregiving Skills

• HIPAA Protocols

• Direct Patient Care

• Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

• Hygiene Support

• Tracking Symptoms

• Dementia Knowledge and Care Robert L White LLC - Licensed Practical Nurse Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

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Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

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Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

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Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

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

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Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

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

•

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

•

• Administered medications and injections to patients. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

•

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

•

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

•

Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

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• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

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• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities. Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

•

Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

•

Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

•

Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

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• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

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• Case Management

• Documenting Intake

• Reading Comprehension

• Rehabilitation Support

Dietary Requirements and

Restrictions

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• Writing Reports

• EMR Systems

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, OK • 04/2009

Associate of Science: Nursing

EDUCATION

Catoosa, OK • 04/2009 - Current

Brigdes Health - Licensed Practical Nurse

Oklahoma City, OK • 04/2021 - 05/2022

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

•

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

•

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

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

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

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

•

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

•

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

•

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

•

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

•

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

•

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

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

•

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

•

Tulsa Nursing Home - Licensed Practical Nurse

Tulsa, OK • 04/2020 - 07/2020

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

•

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

•

Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

•

Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

•

• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

•

Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

•

Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

•

• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

•

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

•

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

•

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

•

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

•

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

•

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

•

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic Claremore Veterans Center - Licensed Practical Nurse Claremore, OK • 07/2018 - 07/2020

assistance and triage medical concerns.

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

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

•

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

•

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

•

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

•

• Administered medications and injections to patients. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

•

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

•

Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

•

Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

•

Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

•

• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

•

Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

•

• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

•

• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

•

Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

•

Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

•

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from Woodmanor - Licensed Practical Nurse

Claremore, OK • 08/2017 - 12/2018

inpatients.

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

•

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

•

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

•

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

•

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

•

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

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

•

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

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

•

• Administered medications and injections to patients. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

•

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

•

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

•

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

•

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

•

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

•

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

•

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

•

delivery.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

•

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

•

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

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

•

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

•

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

•

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

•

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

•

• Administered medications and injections to patients. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

•

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

•

Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

•

Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

•

Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

•

• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

•

Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

•

• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities. Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

•

Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

•

• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly

•

12&12 - Licensed Practical Nurse

Tulsa, OK • 05/2010 - 07/2017

invoice statements to patients.

Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

•

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

•

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

•

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

•

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

•

Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

•

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

•

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

•

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

•

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

•

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

•

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

•

Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

•

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

•

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

•

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

•

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

•

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

•

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

•

• Administered medications and injections to patients. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

•

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

•

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

•

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

•

Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

•

Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

•

Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

•

Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

•

Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

•

Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

•

• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

•

• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

•

Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

•

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