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Heather Knox

Sidman

Summary

Professional with experience in healthcare, prepared for this role. Strong ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate effectively with teams. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, wound care and clinical procedures. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive health outcomes and maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Laurel View Village
05.2007 - 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.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.


Certified Nursing Assistant

Laurel View Village
08.2001 - 05.2007
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
12-2025

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Greater Johnstown AREA Vocational- Technical School
Johnstown, PA
02-2007

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Health promotion
  • Direct patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Wound management
  • Infection control
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care plan implementation
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation

Accomplishments

  • Leadingage PA Distinguished Service Award Hornoree

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Laurel View Village
05.2007 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laurel View Village
08.2001 - 05.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Allegany College of Maryland

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Greater Johnstown AREA Vocational- Technical School

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