Olivia Fama
Millen
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
KARE- AGENCY
08.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Livewell Assisted Living
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
PATIENT ADVOCATE/HEALTH COACH
ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conduct telephone conversations and in person meetings in a polite manner and ensure accurate information is exchanged to patients
- Documenting patients’ vitals and investigating any concerns of patients
- Created numerous personalized wellness plans for patients
- Created worksheets for patients on various topics: glucose tracker, diet plans, and physical activity tracker
- Specimen handling
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Entered details into computer systems and managed database of information.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better patient flow, reducing wait times and improving overall experience.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare options and financial support resources.
- Developed patient-centered care plans to meet individual needs.
- Assisted patients in understanding individual rights and responsibilities in regards to care, coverage, and payment.
TEACHER
BUNNY VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Fed and diapered children according to their own personal schedule
- Tracked and completed daily charts and/or reports for the children
- Lifted children and trained them for potty training
- Followed licensing requirements and school policies for the state of Connecticut
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, Georgia05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Amity Regional High School
Woodbridge, Connecticut06.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Palliative care
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing- Pending
- CT Certified Nursing Assistant- Active
- CPR & AED, BLS, Certification for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association- Active
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- WAITRESS/ SERVER August2019 – December2019 PAULA DEEN’S CREEK HOUSE
- SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA2017-2019 CHAIR HOLDER
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
KARE- AGENCY
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Livewell Assisted Living
10.2021 - 03.2023
PATIENT ADVOCATE/HEALTH COACH
ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER
08.2020 - 05.2021
TEACHER
BUNNY VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Amity Regional High School
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Georgia Southern University
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