Sally Rutledge
Harper
Summary
Seasoned L.V.N. with a proven track record at Votive Hospice, specializing in end-of-life and palliative care. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and clinical documentation, coupled with a compassionate approach to patient and family education. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and understanding of care plans, leveraging empathetic communication and comprehensive health care skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
L.V.N.
Hilltop Villages
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
L.V.N.
Knopp Nursing and Rehab
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
L.V.N.
Votive Hospice
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Education
Certificate - L.V.N.
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX04-2012
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Elderly care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
Timeline
L.V.N.
Hilltop Villages
12.2024 - Current
L.V.N.
Knopp Nursing and Rehab
01.2023 - 09.2024
L.V.N.
Votive Hospice
04.2018 - 01.2023
Certificate - L.V.N.
Schreiner University
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