Dedicated Remote LPN Nurse with Strong Patient Care Skills
Resume:
Christine Dela Pena
Schaumburg, IL *****
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Professional Summary
Adept at learning new skills and techniques, which will benefit in delivering exceptional care to patients to meet their needs and satisfaction within my scope of practice. I also provide support, validation, and compassion among patients and families of different ethnicities, cultures, and religions. Work Experience
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Bella Terra Bloomingdale-Bloomingdale, IL
September 2022 to Present
Under the supervision of the head RN, I work as a post-acute LPN in a rehab and skilled nursing facility. Responsible for taking the patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen level, and respiration. Oversee an initial assessment of the resident to obtain a complete medical history and document identified concerns. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patient’s conditions. Promptly report to physician, family, and supervisor patient’s health status changes. Carry out medication inventory and counts and practice safe administration of medications. Order medications prescribed for/to patients, as well as provide the proper method of medication administration
(including the administration and maintenance of tube feedings) and be responsible for ensuring medication consents are present before administering medications and collecting samples (such as urine, stool, or sputum) as ordered by physicians for laboratory testing purposes and reporting laboratory and diagnostics reports to the physician within an appropriate timeframe. Be in the service as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans and accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. I am also completing assessment notes, progress notes, and other required documentation within the facilities and regulatory agencies’ required guidelines. This disciplined, energetic employee quickly establishes empathy with patients and colleagues. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Ahvacare of Winfield-Winfield, IL
August 2020 to August 2022
Specialized working as a psychiatric nurse in advanced psychiatric nursing skills and rehab facilities. Efficient with assessing and recording vital signs; and documentation. Skillful with Foley Catheters, supra- pubic catheters, and G-Tube feeding. Competent in reviewing and relaying laboratory and X-ray results related to previous results and patient condition changes. Perform admission and discharge of a patient. Able to collaborate with social services and department managers professionally. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, perform critical thinking in a unique situation, and work as a team. Able to show compassion and empathy to patients and family members to support and cope with difficulties and concerns. Work under a code of ethics and support of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. Ever so ready to learn knowledge to help advance my career. Licensed Practical Nurse
ManorCare Nursing and Rehab Center-Elk Grove Village, IL November 2018 to January 2020
Specialized in geriatric care and considerably acquired a confident approach with nursing staff and nurses’ aides. Execute a careful assessment and evaluate the concerns of the residents and families. Convey doctors' orders, as well as nurse practitioners. Perform competent expertise in measuring vital signs, EKG, Bladder scan, Catheter care, Bladder irrigation, specimen collection, Glucose checks, G-Tube feedings and care, Infection control, Respiratory treatments, Wound dressing, and maintenance. Carefully carry out medication administration, manage med cart, and audit narcotics. Correspond with doctors, nurse practitioners, other nursing staff, nurses, aides, and families regarding appropriate resident treatment. Highly proficient in conveying labs and diagnostics orders to doctors, nurse practitioners, and other specialists. Professionally address/resolve conflict and issues of incompetent conduct.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations at Oakton Pavilion-Des Plaines, IL
August 2011 to October 2017
Strongly possess six years of experience in a gerontology population. Specialized in memory care but not limited to skilled and rehabilitation care units. - Adaptable to working with various units such as rehabilitation, Hospice, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s. - Consistent in corresponding with patients, families, and nursing staff regarding treatment, progression of ailment, or a new sudden onset of illness that may help consider physicians in providing a specific diagnosis and a better treatment choice for a care plan. - Skillful in performing nursing skills such as vital signs (Temperature, Heart rate, SBP/DBP, O2 sat and Respiration), medication administration, Physical Assessment, Foley Catheter insertion, etc. -
Capable of understanding and conveying labs, X-rays, and other results ordered by a physician or a nurse practitioner. - Proficient in obtaining and carrying out verbal, written, or telephone orders from physicians and nurse practitioners. -
Competent in working as a team. Able to stem a conflict and professionally resolve issues regarding staff, patients, and families in a workplace.
Education
Ambria College of Nursing-Hoffman Estates, IL
January 2009 to December 2011
High school or equivalent
Lake Park West High School-Roselle, IL
January 1994 to December 1995
Skills
• Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
• Achieving HIPAA compliance
• Nursing
• Medical terminology
• Vital signs
• Patient charting
• Specimen collection / processing
• Sales
• EMR systems
• Implementation of OSHA safety standards
• Communication skills
• Acute care
• Color theory
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Patient care
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
LPN
RN License
CPR Certification
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