Lea Trace Barnes-Bisaga 2882 Delsea Dr, Franklinville NJ 08322 (T) 609-412-6261 (C) 609-412-6261 (E) tb1ae19c0@westpost.

net Professional Background * Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with specialty in hospital rehabilati on and long term care nursing. * Developed strong spinal cord and brain trauma skills through placement at larg e rehabilation hospital in Philadelphia. Knowledge of wound care, special needs for spinal cord injury and stroke patients. * Participated in weekly patient care conferences. * Reliable and ethical healthcare provider with experience collaborating on mult idisciplinary teams. * Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. * Multiple years experience as per diem, agency nurse (see below). * Flexible quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challe nge. * Self motivated professional with a commitment to continuing education. * Currently enrolled in LPN to RN program Skill Highlights * * * * * * * Dispensing of medication * Tracheostomy care Vital Signs * Insertion of catheter Intervenous therapy * Catheter care Oxygen therapy * Ventilator experience Wound care * Nasopharengeal care and oral Application of dressings suctioning Gloucose monitoring * G-tube care

Professional Experience 03/2009 - 09/2011 Franklinville, NJ Home Care * Took care of 87 year old mother-in-law in my home * Responsible for all aspects of her care, Including oxygen therapy, medication regiment, coordinated multiple doctors and rehabilition services 12/2007 - 09/2011 The Credit Analysts Haddonfield, NJ Manager * Worked Part time with clients in Credit Repair Business. * Was responsible for all personnel management, sales, bookkeeping and organizat

ion of business. * Worked with Saleforce, Microsoft Office and Quickbooks 06/2005 - 12/2008 RCM Healthcare Philadelphia, PA Agency Nurse LPN * Care for a patient population of five to eight with chronic and acute medical/surgical conditions,including brain trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic and cardiac. * Assess patient condition and evaluate status. * Communicate with multidisciplinary team. * Work closely with physical therapists, nutritionists and other staff to reach patient goals. Initiate and maintain IV therapy, administer medications (includi ng oral/GI tube medications), care for ventilator dependent patients. * Assist patients toward self-care to enable patient discharge. * Complete glucose checks and administer breathing treatment. 01/2007 - 12/2007 Kelmeg Nursing PA * Traveled to different facilities and worked independently to train nursing sta ff on use of computers for medication pass for JACO compliance. * Was intricate part of educating staff nurses on workings of computer program f or medication verification as well as patient documentation. * Problem solving with in house medical computer software * Use of Microsoft Office for in house medical check lists 03/2005 - 06/2005 Superior Nursing Upper Darby, PA Agency Nurse LPN * Worked at various facilities on own as agency nurse * Was able to adapt to new staff and environment as needed * Instructed patients regarding preventive care and health management 01/2005 - 03/2005 Roslyn Nursing Roslyn, PA Staff LPN * Served geriatric patient population of 25-30. Functioned as caregiver * Educated CNAs on patient care * Coordinated and delegated care responsibilities * Developed and implemented nursing care plans 08/2004 - 01/2005 Genesis Healthcare Willow Ridge, PA Staff LPN

* Worked on sub acute floor with patients newly released from hospital. * Provided comprehensive nursing care. * Recorded condition and nursing requirements of patients. Education and Training 2004 Southern NJ Tech, Williamstown, NJ State of Pennsylvania LPN license Active Certifications * Ventilator Certified * IV Certified * CPR Certification Keywords LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing, Nursing Jobs