Lalitha Manikunnel
Carol Stream
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Winfield Woods, specializing in elderly and dementia care. Proven track record in implementing patient safety initiatives and mentoring staff, while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and advocacy for patients and families. Committed to enhancing care quality through effective collaboration and education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Winfield Woods
11.2002 - 05.2013
- Administered patient care and medication per established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Implemented patient safety initiatives that enhanced overall care quality.
Registered Nurse Part Time
Maplewood Care Center
09.2005 - 01.2013
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Munster Med Inn
08.2000 - 08.2000
- Enhanced patient care by collaborating with healthcare teams in daily operations.
- Ensured accurate medication administration by assisting with supervision and vital monitoring.
- Educated patients on medication management and effective health maintenance strategies.
- Maintained safety standards and cleanliness supporting infection control protocols effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Nursing Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala03-1991
Skills
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Behavioral health
- Urinary catheterization
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Restraint application
- Chronic disease management
- Fall prevention
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Patient assessments
- Mobility assistance
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse Part Time
Maplewood Care Center
09.2005 - 01.2013
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Winfield Woods
11.2002 - 05.2013
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Munster Med Inn
08.2000 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Nursing Kottayam