Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwell Hospice Network - Woodbury, NY
(2025-03)
- Monitoring patient vital signs, body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure
- Monitor patient Symptoms ,comfort level and effectiveness of medication
- Report change of status in patient to interdisciplinary team while collaborating to support patient and family needs
- Documenting ,entering orders given by physician as needed to manage patient Symptoms
- Provide dressing change,wound care, Foley catheter and other interventions as ordered by physician to keep patient comfortable.
- Educate patient and caregivers about disease process ,how to manage symptoms and proper techniques to keep loved ones comfortable
- Provide Emotional support to patient and caregivers through the end of life process.
LPN Managed Care Coordinator - Northwell Health At Home - Westbury, NY
(2016-10 - 2025-01)
- Requested authorization for services , provided orders, notes and other documents requested by insurance companies to show medically necessity for services needed.
- Successfully managed over 200 patient cases annually, ensured timely and necessary in home services, which reduced patient hospital readmission rates.
- Developed a tracking system for authorization end dates and insurance policy changes, preventing service interruptions and reducing billing issues 15%
- Advocated for patient with insurance case managers and or adjusters and discussed need for services ,provided proof to necessity to prevent delay in care and possibly re-hospitalization.
- Kept leadership informed of any new guideline for utilization review from various insurance company as that information is given.
Home Care LPN - White Glove Community Care - Brooklyn, NY
(2021-10 - 2022-10)
- Visited home bound patients, who are ventilated or with tracheostomy and provided 1:1 support
- Administered medication, treatments.
- Supported patient family needs and stayed within scope of practice as per Md orders and agency guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York City Health and Hospital Corporation - Roosevelt, NY
(2015-10 - 2016-12)
- Transcribed physician orders electronically into MAR and TAR systems with 100% accuracy.
- Administered a wide range of medications via various routes and performed advanced procedures such as tracheostomy and wound management, enhancing patient outcomes in a high-stress environment.
- Collaborated with nursing assistants and other professionals to deliver comprehensive care, leading to improved patient recovery times.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Daleview Care Center - Farmingdale, NY
(2013-08 - 2015-10)
- Worked with patient in a rehabilitation setting , administrated treatments and medication via various routine as per MD orders .
- Utilized Adls electronic charting system to document care given and outcome.
- Collaborated with therapy team and MD to ensure patient pain level is under control prior to and after therapy sessions .
- Ensured that all patient remain safe during shift patient including patient with G-tube and tracheostomy by ensuring safety precautions are maintained by other teams members.
- Educated patients and families on medical equipment usage, diet, and safety measures, which reduced incidents of improper equipment use by 40%.
