Samantha Parker
Licensed Practical Nurse
8030 West Ridge Rd, Brockport,NY
Summary
- Passionate LPN with demonstrated experience in hospital & long term settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Team Leader
Elderwood At Lakeside Of Brockport
Brockport, NY
07.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supervision duties for an 120 resident facility
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Charge Nurse
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
Medina, NY
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
LPN
Orleans County Nursing Home
Albion, NY
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
LPN
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
Medina, NY
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
Brothers Of Mercy
Clarence, NY
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Staff LPN
Medina Hospital
Medina, NY
03.2006 - 05.2012
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Patient Care Technician
Medina Hospital
Medina, NY
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
CNA
Medina Hospital
Medina, NY
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
Medina, NY
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Local Diploma -
Charles D'amico High School
Albion, NY 09.1994 - 06.1996
Adult LPN - Nursing
0rleans/Niagara BOCES
Medina, NY 07.2004 - 11.2005
Skills
Patient Management
Timeline
LPN Team Leader
Elderwood At Lakeside Of Brockport
07.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
10.2016 - 07.2017
LPN
Orleans County Nursing Home
05.2016 - 10.2016
LPN
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
08.2014 - 05.2016
LPN
Brothers Of Mercy
07.2012 - 08.2014
Staff LPN
Medina Hospital
03.2006 - 05.2012
Patient Care Technician
Medina Hospital
07.2004 - 03.2006
Adult LPN - Nursing
0rleans/Niagara BOCES
07.2004 - 11.2005
CNA
Medina Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2004
CNA
Orchard Manor Nursing Home
09.1996 - 06.1999
Local Diploma -
Charles D'amico High School
09.1994 - 06.1996
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