Elder Care in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania

Utilizing my 27 years’ experience in the nursing field to work as Licensed Practical Nurse where I can apply my skills, personality, strong work ethic and compassion to the patients. I am looking forward to returning to the nursing field where I can apply my skill set back into the professional arena. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Full-Time Caregiver, 2007 – 2... Provided care and support for ill family members, including financial and medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, doctor visits, personal hygiene, diet and therapy. Valley Crest Nursing and Rehab Center 1551 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA Licensed Practical Nurse, 1998 – 2... Provided hands-on care to patients in a 300 bed long-term care facility. In charge of my unit which consisted of 34 patients. Administered medications, vital signs, checked blood glucose and insulin injections, wound care, G-tube insertions, feeding tubes – gave feeding and cleaned site, f/c insertions, trach care, Nebulizer treatments, monitoring fluid and food intake and output, monitoring patients' conditions, Assisted with daily needs such as bathing and dressing, observation of patients' skin for potential bed sores, maintained records and communicated with doctors. Admissions & discharge of patients, Gave direction and supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants and provided emotional support to patients and patients' family members. Certified Nursing Assistant, 1991 – 1... Assisted residents with basic tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating and helped them engage in daily activities. Alerted medical staff to emergency situations. Little Flower Manor  200 S Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Certified Nursing Assistant, 1979 - 1... Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 133 bed long-term care facility. Assisted residents with basic tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating and helped them engage in activities.