Barbara Schneider
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in medication administration and direct patient care. Experienced in end of life care and medication administration for surgical and rehab patients. Committed to ensuring safety and compliance, while fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springhill Rehabilitation and Residence
Mobile, AL
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans to meet individual patient needs and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care efficiency and communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Implemented infection control procedures, significantly reducing risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through close monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Unit Secretary Orthopedic Surgery
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
06.2012 - 06.2024
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing physician availability and patient access to care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks, enhancing team efficiency and communication.
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for patient documentation, increasing retrieval speed by 30%.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and electronic health record systems, fostering a culture of support and knowledge sharing.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2027
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springhill Rehabilitation and Residence
02.2026 - Current
Unit Secretary Orthopedic Surgery
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
LPN - Nursing
Bishop State Community College