Sandra Crissey
SARASOTA,Florida
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care, Promedica, Aston Heathcare
Sarasota, Florida
02.1998 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillhaven Corporation
Sarasota, Florida
11.1991 - 02.1998
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Burlington County College
Moorestown, NJ06-1991
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- IV certified
- Complected infection preventionist course with passing exam
- Practical Nursing Preceptorship
- 4 Hour with ongoing Alzheimers Training
- Nursing Supervisory Course
- ALF core training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care, Promedica, Aston Heathcare
02.1998 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillhaven Corporation
11.1991 - 02.1998
- IV certified
- Complected infection preventionist course with passing exam
- Practical Nursing Preceptorship
- 4 Hour with ongoing Alzheimers Training
- Nursing Supervisory Course
- ALF core training
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Burlington County College
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