Licensed Practical Nurse

• Jul 2022 - Present

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Mar 2022 - Present

LPN Charge Nurse/ADMISISONS NURSE/STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2022

Working in Avamere's new Salem Transitional Care with Highly Acute Skilled Nursing Care.LPN Charge Nurse-(RN student completing clinicals at St Peters Hospital, New York. RN program completion summer 2022)-Giving high quality nursing care to Post Surgical Patients, and patients with Acute Medical Conditions.- Daily Skilled nursing tasks.-Supervision over unlicensed staff.Admissions Nurse--Preparing for new daily admits, newly discharged from Hospital. Staff Development Coordinating--Planning monthly/weekly education for all licensed, and unlicensed healthcare staff.

LPN

• May 2015 - Nov 2015

Licensed Practical Nurse-Skills•Good judgment and decision making, time management, ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize and problem solving skills.•Quick learner – ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment, EMR, and applications.•Knowledge of local medical care regulations.•Computer skills –Vision, POC, Matrix- MS Office (Windows, Excel and Outlook) Vision, Pyxis•Provided professional care to patients * Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods & use prioritization.•Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications.•Supervised and assess vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.•Documented/record patients’ health status and nursing care.•Experienced in Medically fragile- intensive care, Trach care & Mechanical Ventilators •Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.•Strong interpersonal communication skills with both patients and other members of a healthcare team.Nursing Skill/Experience; Wound Dressing & Care | Ventilator & Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care | G-Tube Feedings & Care | Respiratory Treatments & Assessments | Glucose Checks & Blood Pressure Monitoring { insulin Injections} | Post Op & Rehabilitative | Wound Vac | IM & SC Injections | PICC lines & IV | Skilled Assessments/Charge Nurse- EMR charting and use.] Catheter care,Insertion, removal, and training]

LPN

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

Over 2 years’ in [Home Health & LTC & SNF Facility] settings and extensive practical experience produced a thorough command of nursing treatments and the following capabilities:•Good judgment and decision making, time management, ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize and problem solving skills.•Quick learner – ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment, EMR, and applications.•Knowledge of local medical care regulations.•Computer skills – MS Office (Windows, Excel and Outlook) Vision, Pyxis•Provided professional care to patients * Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods & use prioritization.•Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications.•Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.•Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care.•Experienced in Medically fragile pediatrics, and intensive care, which include Tracheostomy care & Mechanical Ventilators •Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.•Strong interpersonal communication skills with both patients and other members of a healthcare team.Nursing Skill & experience also include; Wound Dressing & Care | Ventilator & Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care | G-Tube Feedings & Care | Respiratory Treatments & Assessments | Glucose Checks & Blood Pressure Monitoring { insulin Injections} | Post Op & Rehabilitative | Wound Vac | IM & SC Injections | PICC lines & IV |

LPN / BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT & RECRUITER

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

My position entails many hats. Most importantly working as an LPN. Supplemental staffing as a LPN Charge nurse or floor Float nurse at various Skilled and Transitional Care Facilities.As an LPN I do multiple tasks. Including viewing documentation & understanding the patient care planning.I am also involved in Nursing recruitment, Including interviewing & assisting in the hiring process. I have partnered with Nursing colleges, & community colleges, in order to meet students, instructors, & quality candidates. I'm a part of 3 different college advisory boards in Salem/Portland. I give insightful information from the nursing field. This helps the college address recommendations & possibly incorporate solutions into their academics. I have developed new nursing services, & implemented them. This includes creating protocols, & basic training on implementing these new services, while staying within the scope of practice.I am very familiar with working with Skilled Facilities, assisted living, & home care. From working on the floor/field, to helping address staffing, working with coordinators, case managers, & resident directors. This also includes negotiating Business Associate agreements with these facilities for medical supplemental staffing.I also market Interim as a company, and their brand. Keeping their quality image. This included set up, attending local health and job fairs, creating a network within the community, & introducing our company to other companies to build a referral base. I also met with the public by being involved with non profit causes & events. Sharing about Interim, & the nursing services provided.The most important task that I do at Interim , is learning & listening. I learn something new everyday about nursing, and people. I cherish helping others become healthier, informative, & sustain a healthy living.

LPN

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing. Nursing for children from Doernbeckers Hospital, Portland, Oregon. * Caring for Pediatrics which included infants directly from NICU after medically stable* Mechanical Ventilator nursing Care* Tracheostomy Nursing Care* Assessments, recording, charting, monitoring * Medication administration via G, NG, J* Administered Tube Feeding, via J, NG, G, NJ, NG* Monitoring VS via Mechanical Ventilator Equipment* Tracheostomy Cleaning, suctioning* Use of Tracheostomy Equipment* Mechanical Ventilator Operator* Stomy Nursing Care & Changes* Wound assessment, dressing, and Nursing care* Communication with patients team members & family. Including patient teaching to families* Injections; Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, & Intraveneous,* Administer Treatments* Emergency Management* Supply Management* Following sterile & equipment cleaning* Following strict nursing guidelines & Care Plan for patients critical Medical diagnosis

Sales Broker/ Project & Construction Assistant Managment/Customer Service

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2008

Owner, President

• Apr 2000 - Apr 2006

City and Residential Devlopment. Design and Project Management. City and Residential Devlopment. Design and Project Management.

Sales Broker/New Construction

• Sep 1996 - Jun 2000

Assisted with New Construction Projects, Sales, Sales Offices, and specialized in Acreage Properties. Worked with many Salem area New Construction Companies including Sandstrum Homes and Mark Rose. Assisted with New Construction Projects, Sales, Sales Offices, and specialized in Acreage Properties. Worked with many Salem area New Construction Companies including Sandstrum Homes and Mark Rose.