Lori Sexton
Woodlawn,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at River North Correctional Center, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective wound care and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in EMR documentation and committed to HIPAA compliance, fostering a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. LPN ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
River North Correctional Center
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Southwestern Virginia Training Center
05.2005 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform care decisions and improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-1996
High School Diploma -
Grayson County High School
Independence, VA05-1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
LPN
River North Correctional Center
08.2019 - Current
LPN
Southwestern Virginia Training Center
05.2005 - 06.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
High School Diploma -
Grayson County High School
Three time Employee of the Month in 6 years
I was nominated for employee of the month at River North Correctional Center and received this award each time.