Sandra Welton
Silver Springs,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with strong skills in medication administration, patient assessment, and education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Night Nurse
SMA
Ocala, Florida
03.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in various healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop effective care plans for patients.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness in patient care areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment. and safety standards in patient care areas consistently.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted patients with rehabilitation exercises to promote recovery and mobility improvement. activities to promote recovery and enhance mobility.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05-1998
Skills
- medication administration
- patient assessments
- vital signs monitoring
- clinical documentation
- patient education
- patient-centered care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient intake assessment
- Clinical note documentation
- infection control practices
- inpatient care
- emergency response
- electronic health records
- electronic record keeping
- Licensed practical nurse
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health monitoring
- problem solving
- time management
- effective communication
- verbal and written communication
- attention to detail
- adaptability
- emotional intelligence
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
LPN Night Nurse
SMA
03.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Central Florida