Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Mi Casa Care Center
Mesa
03.2025 - Current
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
LPN
Nurseio
Phoenix
10.2020 - Current
Assisted living/ memory care/ skilled nursing
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Nurse Manager
Terraces of Phoenix AL
Phoenix
03.2024 - 12.2024
Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
Charge Nurse LPN/ Nurse Manager
Diamondback Healthcare Center
Phoenix
03.2022 - 12.2023
Company Overview: SUB-ACUTE VENT/ TRACH FACILITY, IN PATIENT DIALYSIS, TRAUMA, EMPLOYEE HEALTH SUPERVISION, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Daily & weekly chart audits directed by DON
Baseline care plans
Collaborating with all departments
Supervising nurses & CNA’s, caregiver’s
Transcribing orders
Assign & delegate task to staff under their scope of practice
Attend care conferences, clinical meetings
Communicate with families of patients
Administer medications as prescribed
SUB-ACUTE VENT/ TRACH FACILITY, IN PATIENT DIALYSIS, TRAUMA, EMPLOYEE HEALTH SUPERVISION, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Charge LPN
Wellsprings Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Phoenix
03.2021 - 03.2022
SHORT TERM REHABILITATION NURSING CENTER
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Performed assessments, treatments and procedures according to established standards of practice.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when communicating with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
Caregiver/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Episcopal Church Home
St. Paul
01.2010 - 12.2019
Assisted living/ memory care/ skilled nursing
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING -
Professional Skills Institute
Maumee, OH
01.2020
Skills
Medication administration
Wound care
Patient monitoring
Vital signs assessment
Care planning
Charting accuracy
Patient education
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Time management
Patient advocacy
Diabetes management
Catheter care
Geriatric nursing
Vital signs monitoring
Respiratory care
IV therapy
Patient documention
Rehabilitation nursing
Patient care
Certification
LPN License, 240049, 04/28
Basic Life Support & First Aid, American Heart Association, 07/25