Danielle Sullivan
Somersworth
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, direct patient care, and diabetic wound management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through empathetic communication and critical thinking.
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient triaging, health education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to improved patient care quality and streamlined processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornerstone Vna
Rochester, NH
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Trained new nursing staff as a preceptor on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record-keeping.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures as a Certified Diabetic Wound Nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellCare
Essex County Sheriff's Department
05.2015 - 04.2021
- Responded to emergencies in the correctional facility under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies. Triaged patients during large altercations and multiple drug overdoses.
- Large medication passes to inmates in a Correctional Facility.
- Precepted new licensed practical nurses in medication administration, triage, sick call, emergencies and chronic care management.
- Received training in their Women' Work Release Program and provided backup coverage to perform nursing duties in a minimal security setting.
- Received training in their Men's Work Release Program and provided nursing coverage as needed. Those nursing duties included a medication pass, responding to emergencies as needed, providing a sick call hour and reaching out to their on call provider as needed.
- Counted sharps and narcotics during each shift to maintain safety.
- Assisted inmates in checking their blood glucose levels and drawing up correct insulin as ordered.
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
Somerville, MA
10.2008 - 07.2014
- Provided emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
Education
Associate Registered Nurse -
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05-2026
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA06-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Diabetic Wound Certification
- Catheter care
- Health education
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Critical thinking
Certification
Diabetic Wound Certification
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornerstone Vna
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellCare
05.2015 - 04.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
10.2008 - 07.2014
Associate Registered Nurse -
North Shore Community College
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
North Shore Community College