Ronetta Smith-Sanders
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A skilled LPN offering 14+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs, in the health care, and long term care setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pediatric and adult patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2012 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, medications and injections; performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped home care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Living Center Nursing Home
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning for approximately 60 residents.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2009
Skills
- Clinical documentation (including patient I&O)
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Pediatric Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Catheter Care
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Home Health Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Relationship Building
Certification
- BLS Training
- ACLS training
- Preceptorship training
ALS, BLS
- Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
- Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
- Airway management
- Related pharmacology
- Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Living Center Nursing Home
07.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Work Availability
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