Catherine Sanquist
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse experienced in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient care and safety standards through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Delivered reliable support and adaptability in high-pressure environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for clinical staff review.
- Assisted in patient education regarding treatment protocols and care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Swim Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2022 - 05.2024
LPN
MD 2.0 Concierge Practive
Jupiter, FL
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving service efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient safety standards.
- Led training sessions on best practices for clinical procedures and patient interactions.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Lpn
Jupiter Medical Specialist
Jupiter, FL
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, documenting findings to support clinical decision-making.
- Educated patients and families on health management, empowering informed decision-making for wellness.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stuart Oncology
Stuart, FL
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialists
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in routine examinations, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05-1995
IV And Blood Withdrawl - Nursing
Board of Nursing
IV And Blood Withdrawl03-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Intravenous medications
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient triage
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Nursing evaluations
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR/AED certified
- Attention to detail
Certification
• ONS Fundamentals Provider Card
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
07.2024 - 12.2025
Swim Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2022 - 05.2024
LPN
MD 2.0 Concierge Practive
07.2020 - 06.2022
Lpn
Jupiter Medical Specialist
12.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stuart Oncology
01.2017 - 12.2018
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialists
10.2015 - 12.2017
IV And Blood Withdrawl - Nursing
Board of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biology
Rio Hondo College