Sandra D. Allison

Work History

LPN

Liberty Commons

01.2023 - Current

Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Licensed Practical nurse

Autumn Care of Shallotte

01.2022 - 11.2022

Unit nurse for skilled nursing home
Examine and assessment of residents’ skin integrity and mental status
Measure and record residents’ blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation as part of comprehensive evaluation
Administer medications and wound care per physicians’ orders
Document and medications dosage and wound care for tracking
Record residents’ fluid and food intake and output
Monitor wellness to any changes
Support residents by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care
Promote independence while assisting with mobility and ADLs

Licensed Practical nurse

Wilmington Health Internal Medicine

05.2018 - 10.2021

Check patients in: vital signs
Assist in virtual patient visits through OTTO
Act as a liaison between doctor and patient: scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorization for medications, referrals, and answering medical questions in a timely manner
Administer medical procedures such as EKGs
Proficient in electronic medical charts- Next Gen
Assist with pain management under the physician’s protocol

Licensed Practical nurse

Blackriver Health Services

05.2017 - 10.2017

Office nurse for Bruce Williams who retired in October 2017
Perform all office lab work including phlebotomy, cholesterol screening, culture collection, urinalysis, Pap smear, HGBAIC, glucometer, HCG, and hemocue
Provide nursing assistance with all in-office minor surgical procedures
Act as liaison between doctor and patient for everything from scheduling appointments to answering medical questions in a timely manner
Administer medical procedures such as EKGs and telemetry

Licensed Practical nurse

Carolinas Health Care – NHRMC

06.2013 - 03.2016

Check patients in: vital signs
Use of electronic medical records (EPIC)
Assisted with eight providers for patient care
Phone and triage over 100 patient calls daily; acting liaison between patient care and doctor
Phlebotomy hemoccult card
IV infusions including infusing biologic
Provide direct patient teaching
Preceptor for new nursing staff
Provide nursing care in Endoscopy Center: pre-op, IV infusion, assist doctor with colonoscopy, prep endoscopy procedure rooms, sterilized all scopes
Flexible in covering nursing staff for various departments: Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Oncology
Established strong reputation for professionalism

Licensed Practical nurse

Hanover Medical Specialist

04.2006 - 06.2013

Provide nursing service in a multifaceted specialty group
Performed all types of medical office work in Gastroenterology department, Endoscopy pre-op, IV placement, medical health review, assisted doctors with endoscopy procedures, collect specimens, sterilization of scopes, prepping procedure room
Proficient in electronic medical charts- EPIC
Performed capsule endoscopies, EKG’s, hydrogen breath tests
Flexible and able to multitask and rotate between departments as needed for nursing coverage: Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Oncology
Act as a liaison between doctor and patient: scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorization for medications, referrals, and answering medical questions in a timely manner

Licensed Practical nurse

Batish Family Medicine

07.2004 - 04.2006

Charter member of nurse staff that helped establish office practice
Perform all office lab work including phlebotomy, cholesterol screening, culture collection, urinalysis, Pap smear, HGBAIC, glucometer, HCG, and hemocue HB
Provide nursing assistance with all in-office minor surgical procedures
Act as liaison between doctor and patient for everything from scheduling appointments to answering medical questions in a timely manner
Administer medical procedures such as EKCs and spirometry
Computer patient records and provide digital photography identification

Licensed Practical nurse

Chicora Medical Group

08.2000 - 07.2004

Performed all types of medical office lab work, in office minor surgical procedures, vaccinations, EKGs, etc
Communicated with doctors, patients, colleagues, and extended office staff
Recipient of the Diamond Award of 2002

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