Sandra Hughes
Carson City,NV
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Known for educating patients and families, leading training for new staff, and fostering collaborative relationships to enhance patient outcomes. Specialized in Chronic Respiratory Disease and patient education on disease management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational
Lincare Home Oxygen And Respiratory Systems
Carson City, NV
12.2004 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on oxygen therapy and respiratory care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine equipment checks to ensure functionality and safety standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for respiratory care procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crescent Healthcare
Riverside, CA
12.1999 - 06.2004
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and disease prevention strategies.
- Provided home infusion therapy, started IV and administered meds per physicians orders.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Four D Sucess Academy
Colton, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Intravenous medications
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Breathing treatments
- Vital signs assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- ADL assistance
- Respiratory therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Team leadership
- Patient education
- Vital signs
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational
Lincare Home Oxygen And Respiratory Systems
12.2004 - 02.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crescent Healthcare
12.1999 - 06.2004
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Four D Sucess Academy