Work:
New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority
Bus Operator
Asphalt Green - New York, NY
Security Supervisor
Education:
Borough of Manhattan Community College - New York, NY
A.A.S. in Liberal Arts
Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus, NJ
Practical Nursing Diploma in Nursing
Skills:
Thoroughly trained LPN/PCT with clinical experience in physical/emotional/mental status observation and reporting; vital sign monitoring/recording; direct care and basic assistance in toileting, administering enemas, personal hygiene, bathing, feeding (including NG tubes), dressing/grooming, changing bedding; ambulating, range of motion exercise, transfer in/out of bed, wheelchair, portable commode/bedpan; finger sticks, wound care, changing dressings/drains/wicks, checking decubitus status, changing bedridden patients' position to avoid ulcers; tracheostomy care, checking ventilators, oxygen canulas, IV lines, catheters, shunts; adjusting traction, halos, frames; placement of anti-embolic cuffs, soft restraints; provision of other assistance to RN's. Compassionate, accommodating nature; proficient in multicultural consideration, family/patient education and moral support, and generally facilitating an atmosphere conducive to comfort and optimal healing. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communicator; simplify complex concepts for easy understanding and application. Extremely safety and hygiene conscious, ensure compliance with universal precautions. Alert, analytical with good listening and observation techniques; work well independently or in collaboration with multi-disciplined health care team; contribute to treatment, discharge and aftercare planning. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Pages, Keynote.