Jeffrey Delima
New Bedford
Summary
Demonstrated ability to provide direct physical and emotional support to patients and families, ensuring adherence to safety standards during patient assessments. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish long-term care goals for patients requiring ongoing treatment, effectively monitoring their progress and reporting any changes in condition. Administered medications accurately and on time as prescribed, while performing wound care and assisting physicians with various nursing duties. Educated staff on infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient care practices within the healthcare setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Sippican Health Care Center
New Bedford
09.2014 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MASkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Time management
- Patient documention
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- IV therapy
Timeline
LPN
Sippican Health Care Center
09.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Bristol Community College