Sandi Calzada
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven success at PMC Emergency Department, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in wound care and clinical documentation, while fostering effective communication with patients and families. Committed to delivering high-quality care and mentoring new staff to strengthen team dynamics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
PMC Emergency Department
Rock Hill, SC
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
LPN
Carolina Urology Center
Rock Hill, SC
10.2001 - 03.2012
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
LPN
Chester County Vocational School
Chester, SC07.2001
Northwestern High School
Rock Hill, SC06.2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
LPN
PMC Emergency Department
06.2016 - 03.2023
LPN
Carolina Urology Center
10.2001 - 03.2012
LPN
Chester County Vocational School
Northwestern High School