Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse — Valley View Care Center

Chicago, IL | August 2023 – Present

• Administered daily medications and subcutaneous injections to 22 geriatric residents per shift, achieving 100% compliance with physician orders and state pharmacy regulations.
• Managed wound care protocols and dressing changes for 14 patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, decreasing average recovery times by 15% over a 6-month period.
• Supervised and delegated daily clinical tasks to 5 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), raising team efficiency scores by 18% as measured in the annual clinical audit.
• Utilized PointClickCare software to update electronic health records for 30+ patients daily, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA guidelines and clinical standard operating procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse — Bridgeport Rehabilitation Clinic

Chicago, IL | September 2021 – July 2023

• Conducted admissions assessment and vital signs monitoring for 40+ new rehabilitation patients monthly, completing 98% of charts within the required 2-hour intake window.
• Collaborated with 3 physical therapists to execute customized mobility plans, helping 45 post-stroke patients regain independence in activities of daily living.
• Administered IV therapy treatments to 12 patients daily, adhering strictly to aseptic techniques and reducing IV site complication rates to less than 1% over two years.
• Educated 80+ patients and family members on diabetic care and blood glucose monitoring techniques, which improved home-care compliance by 25% based on follow-up calls.

Wound care, Medication administration, IV therapy, Vital signs monitoring, Patient education, SOAP notes, EHR documentation, PointClickCare, Epic, HIPAA compliance, Infection control, Phlebotomy, Tracheostomy care, G-tube feeding, CPR, First Aid

EHR System Migration

Role: Lead Training Nurse

Tools: PointClickCare, Google Workspace

Led training workshops for 12 CNAs and LPNs during a system migration, reducing documentation errors by 22% during the transition phase.

Infection Control Initiative

Role: Committee Member

Tools: Excel, MatrixCare

Co-developed a hand-hygiene monitoring protocol for 3 nursing units, reducing healthcare-associated infections by 15% within 90 days.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois IDFPR (2021)
• IV Therapy Certification (2022)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (2025)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Professional Memberships: National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN) member since 2021
• Availability: 2 weeks notice