Sandra "Sandy" Bittner
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Paul Spring Retirement Community, showcasing expertise in medication administration and compassionate care. Excelled in optimizing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication with healthcare teams. Demonstrated excellence in geriatric care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care continuity.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paul Spring Retirement Community
12.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
LPN Charge Nurse
Greenspring Village
03.2003 - 08.2018
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
LP.N. - L.P.N.
ALexandria Hospital And Alexandria Public School
Alexandria, VA03-1982
High School Diploma -
J.E.B Stuart High School
Falls Church, VA06-1977
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- ADL assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paul Spring Retirement Community
12.2018 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Greenspring Village
03.2003 - 08.2018
LP.N. - L.P.N.
ALexandria Hospital And Alexandria Public School
High School Diploma -
J.E.B Stuart High School
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