Sandra Lang
LPN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
KDMC Pediatric And Adolescent Clinic
Brookhaven, MS
11.2014 - 04.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Beacham Memorial Hospital
Magnolia, MS
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
CNA
Beacham Memorial Hospital
Magnolia, MS
02.1999 - 12.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Vocational - Lpn
Southwest Community College
Summit,Ms12.2010
CNA - Nurse Assistant
Southwest Community College
Summit,ms05.1989
High School Diploma -
North Pike Senior High School
Summit, MS05.1988
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Intravenous Medications
- Conditions Reporting
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
Certification
- Certified TB certified, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
LPN
KDMC Pediatric And Adolescent Clinic
11.2014 - 04.2022
LPN
Beacham Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2014
CNA
Beacham Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 12.2010
Vocational - Lpn
Southwest Community College
CNA - Nurse Assistant
Southwest Community College
High School Diploma -
North Pike Senior High School
- Certified TB certified, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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