Sandi Stasiak
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Skilled in medication administration and wound care. Known for strong patient and family communication. Adept fostering a supportive environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy and with a positive attitude. Effective at prioritizing tasks. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Hardworking and passionate about the care and compassion that is given to the patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Fountain View Village
Fountain Hills
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and responded appropriately.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and organizational policies for efficient operations.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during care transitions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN Charge Nurse
Asbury Gardens
North Aurora, IL
03.2009 - 12.2019
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment for holistic care delivery.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab
Plainfield, IL
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Assessed and documented patient wounds to develop effective care plans.
- Administered wound care treatments in compliance with facility protocols.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices for wound assessment and treatment methods.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance wound care services within the facility.
- Demonstrated competence in using a variety of wound care products, dressings, and devices to optimize healing outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing specialized wound care and implementing treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans by tracking patient progress, making adjustments as needed based on clinical findings and feedback from patients or their caregivers.
- Mentored nursing staff on proper techniques for wound assessment and dressing changes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Provided support throughout the healing process by regularly reassessing wounds, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and addressing concerns from patients or their families.
- Promoted skin integrity through diligent monitoring and prevention measures such as pressure relief positioning and moisture management.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff during wound care procedures.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evidence-based practices in wound care.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and tracking of care progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL06-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Medical records management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA protocols
- EKG administration
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed practical nurse
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
- Patient education
- Educating families
- Palliative care
- Transcribing orders
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Fountain View Village
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Asbury Gardens
03.2009 - 12.2019
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab
09.2006 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College