Audrey Sowards
LPN Nursing Student
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Unit Coordinator with 4 years of human service experience and strong leadership skills to employ trauma-sensitive technique that promote protection, support and empowerment. Maintains compassionate environment and service delivery approach to improve functioning and reduce trauma symptoms. Strong knowledge of general counseling methods, crisis interventions skills, community resources and cultural differences to foster effective treatment solutions. Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering over 200 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate
U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth
06.2020 - Current
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.
- Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager to resolve complex problems.
- Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
Children's Ministry Director (Volunteer)
Shively Baptist Church
06.2013 - Current
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
- Planned community outreach events.
- Plan and staff for ongoing weekly ministries.
- Meet monthly with the church leadership team.
Nursery Teacher/Floater
Shivley Baptist Church Child's Day Out
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked for 3 years as an older 3 year old teacher.
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Coordinated with support staff such as special education teachers or therapists to address individual student needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure all materials were readily available for planned activities throughout the day.
Daycare Teacher
Ms. Pam And Patty's Day Kare
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Nurse Aide
Baptist East Hospital
08.2005 - 04.2006
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used wheelchairs and other equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
Nurse Aide
Green Meadows Health Care Center
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used wheelchairs and lifts equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Nurse Aide
Heartland Of Riverview
03.2001 - 01.2005
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairland High School
Proctorville, OH05.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHNurse Aide Certification - State Tested Nurse Aide
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH03.2001
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY 04.2024 - 05.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Compassionate and Caring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Galen College of Nursing
04.2024 - 05.2024
Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate
U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth
06.2020 - Current
Nursery Teacher/Floater
Shivley Baptist Church Child's Day Out
09.2015 - 03.2020
Children's Ministry Director (Volunteer)
Shively Baptist Church
06.2013 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Ms. Pam And Patty's Day Kare
06.2011 - 11.2012
Nurse Aide
Baptist East Hospital
08.2005 - 04.2006
Nurse Aide
Green Meadows Health Care Center
01.2005 - 08.2005
Nurse Aide
Heartland Of Riverview
03.2001 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Fairland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hocking College
Nurse Aide Certification - State Tested Nurse Aide
Collins Career Center