Shannon Sexton
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 22 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Triage Nurse
Northwest Oncology & Hematology
2020.11 - Current
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
LPN
Private Duty
2012.02 - 2020.12
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Delmar Gardens Of Gwinnett
2005.05 - 2011.12
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the facility by reviewing policies and procedures related to wound care best practices.
- Effectively managed caseloads, ensuring timely attention to all patients in need of wound care services.
- Enhanced patient comfort with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Galen Health Institute
St. Petersburg, FL11.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Pasco Hernando College
Port Richey, FL05.2000
Skills
- Oncology Nursing
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Staff Supervision
- Documentation accuracy
- Documenting intake
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
LPN Triage Nurse
Northwest Oncology & Hematology
2020.11 - Current
LPN
Private Duty
2012.02 - 2020.12
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Delmar Gardens Of Gwinnett
2005.05 - 2011.12
Associate of Science - LPN
Galen Health Institute
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Pasco Hernando College
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