Ashley Sznaider
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize exceptional patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN/Scrub Nurse
Straits Gayner Plastic Surgery
Harrisburg , PA
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures in the office as well as following the doctor to the operating room.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
UPMC Hospital Emergency Department
Harrisburg, PA
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Monitor patient vital signs including cardiac status. Prepare rooms for new patients and medical equipment for procedures. Assist during medical procedures for all specialties working in the ER. Collect blood, urine, or other samples from patients for testing. IV insertion, medication administration, foley and NG tube insertion, trach care; completing orders placed by support staff. Monitoring and assisting in critical patient care. Performing CPR.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
LPN
UPMC Hospital Joint and Spine Unit
Williamsport, PA
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Performed patient care activities, documenting patient care, administering medication, observing patients' health, and maintaining/restocking medical equipment and supplies.
- working as a team with the RN to give the patients the best care possible, specializing in joint replacement post operative care.
LPN
Agency-nursing homes
Harrisburg, PA
- I have worked with several agencies over the years in skilled nursing and personal care settings.
- Running the medication cart, caring for patients and guiding the team of CNAs and LPNs through a shift.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Tier Career Center
Towanda, PASome College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Patient Triaging
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Patient Observation
- Documenting Incidents
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
LPN
Hershey Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
LPN/Scrub Nurse
Straits Gayner Plastic Surgery
05.2018 - 09.2023
LPN
UPMC Hospital Emergency Department
09.2016 - 09.2021
LPN
UPMC Hospital Joint and Spine Unit
10.2014 - 09.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Tier Career Center
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bucks County Community College
LPN
Agency-nursing homes
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