Sandra Lenczewski
LPN
Utica,NY
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 25+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional capable of triaging patients, taking down information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature. Dedicated LPN possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Highly flexible scheduling availability, including weekends, overnights and evenings. Strong proficiency in variety of medical procedures, including [devices] and [hospital ] procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Urgent Care
New Hartford, NY
08.2018 - Current
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques, including to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs under supervision of RN.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
New Hartford, NY
03.2015 - Current
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed appointment calendar + scans and evaluations per week.
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR and EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintain device clinic( pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders. report any abnormal findings to the doctor.
- Set up hospital procedures, and patient teaching on the up coming procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central New York Cardiology
Utica, NY
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address medically-relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR/ EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Setting up and following through with procedures
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prebyterian Homes Inc.
New Hartford, NY
08.2000 - 11.2013
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Used aseptic techniques, including to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Delivered nursing care before and after operations.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Luthran Homes
Clinton, NY
04.2000 - 08.2013
- Cared for over patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques, including to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed appointment calendar for + scans and evaluations per week.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Delivered nursing care before and after operations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
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Herkimer County Boces
Herkimer, NY1992
High School Diploma - undefined
Ilion Jr Sr High
1990
Skills
- Delivery scheduling
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Treatment room setup
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Test planning
- Team leadership
- Medical chart documentation
- Transportation accomodations
- Patient chart documentation
- Opening and closing procedures
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Supply ordering
- Lab result evaluation
- Mediation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Urgent Care
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
03.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central New York Cardiology
12.2013 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prebyterian Homes Inc.
08.2000 - 11.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Luthran Homes
04.2000 - 08.2013
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Herkimer County Boces
High School Diploma - undefined
Ilion Jr Sr High
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