Essie Marcella ; Schmidli
Raleigh
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration and patient assessments. Committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring patient safety in all interactions. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and maintain high standards of infection control.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Louisburg
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Administered medications to patients.
- Assisted in daily living activities for residents, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Supported new staff through orientation and training on care procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing nursing care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assemble and use oxygen supplies and breathing treatments.
- Examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing Program
Essential School of Nursing
Miami, FLSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control procedures
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Patient safety protocols
- Patient assessments
- Tuberculosis testing
- Emergency response
- Documenting incidents
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Patient intake
- Charting and recording
- Behavioral assessment
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- Counting narcotics
- Pain management
- Caring for wounds
- Breathing treatments
- Diabetes management
- Medical records security
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Affiliations
Zonta Club of Freetown, Sierra Leone (2001 to present)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - 09.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing Program
Essential School of Nursing