Sandra Skeene

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents, enhancing overall quality of life.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions by nursing staff.
• Assisted in training new staff on best practices for resident care and use of medical equipment.
• Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of illness among residents and staff members.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

• Administer medications and treatments per physician directives and established protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions. I worked with tracheostomy care, ventilator, gastro and nasogastric tubes and also advanced wound care. I also worked with IV's within my LPN license.

This was a nursing agency. I was frequently staffed at University Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio. I was a float and staffed areas such as: medical surgery, kidney. neuro. oby/gyn, neonatal icu, cardiac and etc. I was able to ask the correct questions and learned many skills I also did home health during these years. I also was sent to various nursing homes in the Cincinnati area.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive CNA training programs to enhance student skills and knowledge.
• Facilitated hands-on practice sessions, ensuring students gained practical experience in patient care techniques.
• Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to improve competency levels.
• Mentored aspiring CNAs, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development. I also taught C.P.R. and First Aid thru the Red Cross to security and police officers.