Ciara Shoff
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duncansville,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with strong clinical skills in patient assessment and care management. Known for effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring high-quality and compassionate care for diverse patient populations. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall patient quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections
Huntingdon, PA
11.2019 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments following established protocols and regulations.
- Educate patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Maintain accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Implement infection control measures to ensure patient safety within facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Conduct routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Duncansville, PA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administer medications and treatments following established protocols and regulations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Group
Bedford, PA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Maintain accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Cambria High School
Cresson, PAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2026
Diploma - Nursing
Greater Johnstown Carrer And Technology Center
Johnstown, PA05-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections
11.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2018 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Group
06.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Penn Cambria High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Diploma - Nursing
Greater Johnstown Carrer And Technology Center