Samantha Young
Hanover Twp,PA
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate care. Excelled in reducing medication errors and implementing infection control measures, significantly enhancing patient safety. Skilled in geriatric and rehabilitation nursing, consistently delivering high-quality care and support to patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
HHA
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Education
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
Wilkes-Barre, PA11.2022
High School Diploma -
West Side Career And Technology School
Kingston, PA06.2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Disease Prevention
- Home healthcare
Timeline
LPN
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
HHA
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2017 - 10.2023
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
High School Diploma -
West Side Career And Technology School
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