Marcus J. Crafton, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Get to know Licensed Practical Nurse, Marcus J. Crafton, who serves patients in New York.

With a focus on Mental Health, Marcus is a licensed practical nurse working at a nursing home in New York.

A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of elderly or disabled people. Nursing homes may also be referred to as skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, old people’s homes, care homes, rest homes, convalescent homes or convalescent care. The nursing home facility nurses have the responsibilities of caring for the patients’ medical needs and also the responsibility of being in charge of other employees, depending on their ranks. He as well is working at a private office in Rockville Centre, NY at Allergy and Asthma Care of Long Island. Marcus loves to provide care to his patients that he sees throughout the day. In addition, Marcus also works with kids and adults with autism. He has been working with this population for 7 years now and has developed a true passion for helping others. He plans on continuing his education in this field.

Graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis. from Purdue University Global in 2021, Marcus attributes his success to his love of helping others, his ability to provide quality patient care, and his strive to make a difference.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is on the front line of nursing, interacting directly with patients on a daily basis. They work under the supervision of doctors and RNs, performing duties such as taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medication, ensuring patient comfort, and reporting the status of their patients to the nurses.

LPNs are generally hired in settings such as nursing homes, home health environments, and rehabilitation centers. They must be skilled in balancing care for patients and completing practical daily administrative tasks.

Learn More about Marcus J. Crafton:

Through his online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147291/info/ 

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