Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Sabrena Rowe

Harrisonburg,VA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Choice Healthcare
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC to keep team informed of changing conditions.

LPN

Harrisonburg Health And Rehabilitation Center
Harrisonburg, Virginia
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Nursing Care Partner

Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

CNA

Harrisonburg Health And Rehabilitation Center
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2012 - 08.2016
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Page County Technical Center
Luray, VA
05.2018

Skills

  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Specimen Results Interpretation
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Patient Care and Monitoring

Licensed Practical Nurse

License Number- 0002096880

Initial License Date: 06/15/2018

Exp. Date: 06/30/2023

Timeline

LPN

Choice Healthcare
01.2021 - Current

LPN

Harrisonburg Health And Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 01.2021

Nursing Care Partner

Sentara RMH Medical Center
07.2016 - 06.2018

CNA

Harrisonburg Health And Rehabilitation Center
10.2012 - 08.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Page County Technical Center

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