Nurse Care

Lisa Legato, R.N.

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Certifications

BLS/CPR 2/2019-2/2021

Summary of Qualifications

Diligent at staying current and educated on infection prevention of self and patients.

Always professional and motivated to improve practice for patients benefit.

Thorough in the practice of head to toe health assessments and timely documentation on paper and computer.

Effective in collaborating, training, delegating and managing care pertinent to individual patient needs.

Experienced with computer and web based applications, able to learn new systems quickly.

Clear, concise and simple when corresponding with peers in both written and oral form.

Active participant as an educator and advocate for patient’s autonomy, dignity and confidentiality.

Experience with the care of urinary catheters, GT, JT, Wound Vac., Trachs, Vents, and Central and Peripheral IV access lines.

Past Certifications: IV & ACLS, DESE

Professional Experience

RN, Maxim Home Care, Worcester, MA (09/2013 - Present)

Primary home care RN for a pediatric patient with severe developmental and medical care needs for six years.

Daily head to toe assessments, medication management and documentation.

Aggressive adherence to respiratory treatments 2x a day, followed by constant pulmonary toileting measures.

GT, GI and wound care prevention and management.

Strict adherence to maintaining muscular and skeletal strength, movement and dexterity.

PCA and RN training.

Provide skilled and supervisory nursing visits for a diabetic adolescent.

Cognitive and speech development exercises.

Seizure monitoring.

Monthly home care case management visits.

RN, Clinton Public School System, Clinton, MA (08/2016 - 06/2017)

RN for Clinton Middle School.

Managed and documented student health visits.

Managed student health screenings and records.

Asthma and diabetic management.

Implementation of emergency preparedness drills.

Assisted in IEP meetings.

Trained and delegated medication administration and Epi-Pen delivery.

RN, Fitchburg Public School System, Fitchburg, MA (10/2015 - 06/2016)

Assistant RN for Fitchburg Elementary School.

Assisted head nurse in student health visits and assessments.

Assisted in the creation of emergency planning.

RN, Pediatric Specialty Associates, Shrewsbury, MA (01/2009 - 08/2013)

Home care RN for adults and pediatric patients with special medical and or behavioral care needs.

TPN, IV care.

GT, JT, Trach & vent care management and respiratory assessment.

Wound care with wound vac management.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2008) from Elms College, Chicopee, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1999) from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT

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