SANDRA K. HENGGELER
Schuyler,NE
Summary
Proficient and caring 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable leader with understanding of good organizational, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, Nebraska
05.2001 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Maintained professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
Farmer
Henggeler Farms
09.2006 - 03.2023
- Improved overall farm efficiency with adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality seed, fertilizer, pesticide and other essential farm inputs at competitive prices.
- Increased crop yield by implementing advanced farming techniques and utilizing modern machinery.
- Invested in employee training programs to enhance overall team knowledge on best farming practices and equipment operation.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocol
- Monitored 75-head cow/calf herd health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE1987
LPN-C - Nursing
91C Practical Nurse Course, US Army
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas1996
Skills
- Supervised/trained new nurses in our Preceptor Program for several years at Columbus Community Hospital as well as temporary employees on our family farm
- Leader at our Wednesday after school program, as well as our Wednesday evening church program for youth from pre-kindergarten through junior high for over 10 years
- Responsible for maintaining statistics on attendance for over 10 years, and am leading our emergency response team at our church for 1 year
- Independently hauled corn to ethanol plant, to include loading semi trucks from the grain bins with tractors and augers in all weather
- Attended to and kept statistics for our 75-head cow/calf operation for 4 years, watching for any birth difficulty, injury, or illness at all hours and in all weather
- Maintain records for health insurance on our family farm
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Farmer
Henggeler Farms
09.2006 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, Nebraska
05.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
LPN-C - Nursing
91C Practical Nurse Course, US Army
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
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