Barbara Sievers
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Centurion of Florida, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance, I excel in clinical documentation and emergency response, significantly improving clinical workflow efficiency. My collaborative approach and CPR/AED certification underscore my commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Centurion of Florida
07.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shands Lake Shore
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centurion of Florida
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Suwannee Medical Personnel
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Florida Department of Corrections Nurse
09.2008 - 10.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suwannee-Hamilton Votech
Live Oak, FL08.2008
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Centurion of Florida
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shands Lake Shore
09.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centurion of Florida
06.2016 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Suwannee Medical Personnel
10.2013 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Florida Department of Corrections Nurse
09.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suwannee-Hamilton Votech
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