Nicole Rada
Rockwood
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Sandridge Post Acute. A 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sandridge Post Acute
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
East Valley Institute Of Technology
Mesa, AZ12-2023
Pre-requisites - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-2022
Licensed Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ10-2020
Skills
- Samples collection
- Vital signs tracking
- Patient evaluations
- IV certified
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Patient assessments
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting intake
License
Licensed Practical Nurse Compact State License #241673
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sandridge Post Acute
02.2024 - 04.2024
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
East Valley Institute Of Technology
Pre-requisites - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Licensed Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Central Arizona College
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