Heather Peters
Cleona,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, excelling in medication delivery and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and clinical judgment, fostering strong relationships with families and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Dedicated to improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Surgical Technologist
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care of both the mother and the newborn.
- Surgically scrubbed in and assisted in c-section deliveries.
- Attended all vaginal deliveries and assisted the MD when needed.
- Took care of both the mother and baby after deliver.
- Assisted with secretary duties when needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
Lebanon, PA
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed daily staff assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effective treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
LPN
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Hershey, PA
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to covering physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care quality.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness strategies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
Lebanon, PA
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided all medications and treatments to residents.
- Gave assignments to the CNAs.
- Accompanied the physicians on daily rounds.
Education
Education To Sit For The LPN Boards - LPN
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, PA06-2004
High School Diploma -
Annville-Cleona High School
Annville, PA06-2002
Skills
- Medication delivery
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
Timeline
LPN/Surgical Technologist
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 08.2017
LPN
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
02.2015 - 06.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
Education To Sit For The LPN Boards - LPN
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Annville-Cleona High School