Maggie Sanders
San Angelo,Texas
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 11 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Shannon Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed and planned daily schedule for staff.
- Managed remote monitoring on certain patients with higher acuity.
Home Health LVN
Concho Valley Home Health
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Central Scheduler LVN
Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by managing and coordinating appointments for multiple departments.
- Reduced patient wait times with accurate and timely appointment scheduling.
- Improved patient satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving scheduling issues.
- Enhanced communication between departments, streamlining the scheduling process and reducing errors.
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize appointment availability and accommodate urgent requests.
- Communicated information to patients regarding requirements for appointments and test preparation.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate seamless operation and excellent patient care.
Clinic LVN
West Texas Medical Associates
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
- Ensured patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive nursing care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace to provide optimal patient care environments at all times.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN Floor Nurse Medsurge
Shannon Medical Center
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive discharge plans, resulting in a smoother transition to home or facility-based care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on medsurge and oncology floor.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Howard College
San Angelo, TX05.2012
Skills
- Rehabilitation Support
- Family Education
- Diabetes Management
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Post-Surgical Care
- Cultural competence
- Team collaboration
- Wound care management
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Nursing preceptor at Shannon Home Health
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Amy Watkins, PT 325-895-1141 Known for 20 years+
Jessica Fulk, RN 618-267-9387 Known for 5 years +
Sylvia Pope, RN 830-459-7674 Known for 4 years + Current supervisor
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Shannon Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Home Health LVN
Concho Valley Home Health
06.2017 - 06.2018
Central Scheduler LVN
Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2017
Clinic LVN
West Texas Medical Associates
01.2015 - 01.2016
LVN Floor Nurse Medsurge
Shannon Medical Center
05.2012 - 01.2015
Vocational Nursing
Howard College
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