Jennifer Sadler
Decatur,TN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare Services Inc, skilled in medication administration, wound care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and individualized care plans. Committed to maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering a supportive environment for pediatric patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems for seamless information access.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in performing routine assessments, documenting vital signs, and reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and medication adherence strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols and best practices for enhanced team performance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented infection control measures to safeguard patient health and promote safety standards.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Everything as above
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care First Hospice of the Southern Tier
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Educated patients on medication management, self-care techniques, and health maintenance strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Urgent Care
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
GST BOCES Coopers Campus
Coopers Plains, NY07.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Inpatient care
- Medical records management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Anatomy
- Caring for wounds
- Licensed practical nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Urgent Care
09.2016 - 07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care First Hospice of the Southern Tier
07.2016 - 02.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
GST BOCES Coopers Campus
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