Sabrina Allen
Haverstraw,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30+ 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. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 30+ 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. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in NY and NJ,
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
12.2021 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for 30 -40 long term and subacute patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
LPN Clinic Coordinator
Bristal Assisted Living
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisors and/or managers.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Staff LPN
Emerson Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals online via ( MEDEX) to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 30-35 long term and subacute patients each day with q
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Emerson Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2005 - 03.2013
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for over [Number] [Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Collaborated with [Number] [Job title]s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NYCertificate of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rockland County BOCES
West Nyack, NY12.1987
High School Diploma -
Nyack Senior High School
Nyack, NY06.1975
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Care
- Recording Vital signs
- Conditions Reporting
- Medical History Documenting
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Seizure Precautions
- Intravenous Medications
- Administering Immunizations
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Sample Collection
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Gastrostomy Tubes
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Healthcare Platforms
- Catheterizations and Care
- Seizure Disorders
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Personal Care Support
- Assessing Residents
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Feeding Pumps
- Mobility Devices
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Nursing Assistance
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Social Perceptiveness
- Proper Staffing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Collecting Vitals
- PICC Lines
- Work Assignments
- Transcribing orders
Sewing, Reading
Like reading Novels, History, Most of any types of books.
Like sewing and making small projects, preferably clothing.
Sewing, Reading, Cooking
Like reading books and all types of History, Novels, Informative books, Magazines.
Sewing mostly small projects. (Clothing)With cooking I like trying new and different recipes.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
12.2021 - Current
LPN Clinic Coordinator
Bristal Assisted Living
08.2020 - 07.2021
Staff LPN
Emerson Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 05.2020
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Emerson Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2005 - 03.2013
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Rockland Community College
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rockland County BOCES
High School Diploma -
Nyack Senior High School
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