Sammie Bodison
Dundee,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with previous extensive experience excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical documentation and dedicated to providing empathetic care, ensuring comfort and compliance for diverse patient populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shirley's Compassionate Care
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress in electronic health records.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family First HomeCare LLC
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promed Healthcare
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Action Home Care
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospice
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in daily operations.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient comfort and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding end-of-life care options.
Medical Assistant
Bond Clinic
12.2004 - 12.2011
- Administered patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and personal information.
- Assisted healthcare providers in examinations by preparing patients and managing relevant documentation.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and conducted quality control to ensure accurate results.
- Maintained electronic health records with precision, enhancing data retrieval and patient management efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
- Implemented process improvements in office operations, contributing to increased organizational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keister University
Lakeland, FL08-2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ridge Career Center
Winter Haven, FL02-2013
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career Institute
Lakeland FL11-2004
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High
Winter Haven, FL06-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Family communication
- Health education
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Transcribing orders
- Medical office administration
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2013-current
- Medical Assistant/ Receptionist, Bond Clinic - 2004-2011
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shirley's Compassionate Care
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family First HomeCare LLC
12.2018 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Action Home Care
05.2016 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospice
05.2016 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promed Healthcare
07.2012 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant
Bond Clinic
12.2004 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keister University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ridge Career Center
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High