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CYNTHIA SHEAD

Orange City

Summary

Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Apex Home Health LLC, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of medical documentation and fostering trust with patients and families during challenging times.

Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in clincal settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.

Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Apex Home Health LLC
12.2010 - 01.2025
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.

LPN

Indigo Manor Nursing Home
06.2005 - 12.2010
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performedcatheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Catheter care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Patient documention
  • Vital signs
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication dispensing
  • Family communication
  • Geriatric care
  • Home health care
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Caring for wounds

Timeline

LPN

Apex Home Health LLC
12.2010 - 01.2025

LPN

Indigo Manor Nursing Home
06.2005 - 12.2010
CYNTHIA SHEAD