Patricia Pendergast, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse
Get to know Licensed Practical Nurse Patricia Pendergast, who serves patients in Selden, New York.
Patricia is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is currently serving patients in Selden, New York. When asked why she chose a career in nursing, Patricia stated that she started out as a car mechanic and it dawned on her one day that if she could fix cars and make them better, she could certainly do the same for people.
Patricia graduated from Eastern Suffolk BOCES in Patchogue, New York, where she received her LPN certification in 2006.
Patricia completed her specialization in geriatrics. Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.
Patricia attributes her success to her love of the nursing field and wanting to help people get better and lead healthier lives. She loves the challenges of the field, as well as enjoys listening to her patients and being there for their families. Her family has also been an inspiration to her, seeing as how they are all involved in some medical field.
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), provide routine care for the sick or injured. They work in conjunction with registered nurses (RNs) to adhere to a care plan for each patient. However, while most RNs work in hospitals, LPNs are generally hired in smaller settings, such as nursing homes, home health environments, and rehabilitation centers.
LPNs are responsible for a range of patient care and administrative tasks, including: monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition; changing dressings or inserting catheters; taking patient histories and maintaining documentation; assisting with tests or procedures; providing personal care, such as helping with bathing and toileting; as well as consulting with RNs on care plans.
Learn More about Patricia Pendergast:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4142680/info/
