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Sandra Santella-Sergott

Waynesville,GA

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. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Bayview Nursing and Rehab
Nahunta , GA
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.

LPN Charge Nurse

Senior Care Centers
Brunswick, GA
12.2017 - 10.2021
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

LPN

Georrgia NuirseCare
Brunswick, GA
01.2015 - 02.2020
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing emotional support to family members.
  • Utilized specialized medical equipment such as infusion pumps or ventilators in the home setting.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Managed multiple caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care for each patient.
  • Educated family and caregivers about disease processes, treatments options and symptom management strategies.
  • Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
  • Observed trends in clinical information over time in order to identify changes that could impact patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all visits according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, agencies, families and caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients and their families.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - LPN

BOCES of Norwich. NY
Norwich. NY
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Town Of Webb UFSD
Old Forge, NY
06-1985

Skills

  • Pediatric Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Home Health Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Quality Improvement
  • Care Plan Development
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Geriatric Care
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Charting
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient support
  • Patient Observation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Strategy Development
  • Self Motivation
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Medication Administration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Time management abilities
  • Procedure Explanation

Certification

  • LPN License LPN085942
  • ICP through CDC and WHO

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Bayview Nursing and Rehab
04.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Senior Care Centers
12.2017 - 10.2021

LPN

Georrgia NuirseCare
01.2015 - 02.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - LPN

BOCES of Norwich. NY

High School Diploma -

Town Of Webb UFSD

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