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Sara Dillard-Russell

NETTIE,WV

Summary

I'm a dedicated nursing professional with 5 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds to implement patient care objectives. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Licensed in West VIrginia. I am a Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Summersville Health Care Center
05.2023 - Current


  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on geriatric floor.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

LPN

RES CARE
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

LPN Office Nurse

Summersville Skin Care Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conferred with physician to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected tissue biopsies and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
  • Communicated with family members to providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
  • Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
  • Handled medication administration, tube feedings, ventilation monitoring, tracheostomy changes/care, g tube changes/care, dressing changes, assist with ADL.

LPN

Summersville Regional Medical Center WVU Medicine
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, administering medications, taking temperature and blood pressure and remain vital signs, dressing wounds, changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
  • Documented behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
  • Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
  • Cared for patients in 60-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

LPN

Meadow Garden
07.2018 - 09.2018

Home Health Aid

Central WV Aging Services
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Cashier

Wendys
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
  • Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
  • Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
  • Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.
  • Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform.

Cashier

Family Dollar
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Richwood Area Community Hospital
03.2007 - 2009
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Front desk

Hampton Inn
08.2004 - 08.2006
  • Greeted and welcomed all hotel guests with a smile.
  • Escorted guests to their assigned rooms, including transporting their luggage.
  • Reviewed account information and charges with guests during check-out.
  • Resolved service-related problems in a timely manner.
  • Verified that personal and payment information on guest accounts was accurate and complete.
  • Solicited feedback through questionnaires to evaluate levels of guest satisfaction.
  • Delivered messages, mail and packages left for guests and hotel facilities in a timely manner.

Education

Cosmetology

Carver Community College
Belle, WV

Nursing

Fayetteville Institute of Technology
Fayetteville, WV
2018

High School Diploma - general

Richwood High School
Richwood, Wv
2004

Skills

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Capable of adapting to changing work environment and following instructions
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with professionals and other staff
  • Excellent team player
  • Dependability
  • Organization skills
  • Self - Motivation
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient Management
  • Documenting intake
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Notifying family members
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Caregiving skills
  • Breathing treatments
  • Inpatient care
  • Writing reports
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Behavioral health
  • Vital Signs

Certification

BLS- CPR/First Aid

issued 9-8-23 renew 9/2025

References:

  • Diane Nelson, 304-872-2000 or 304-618-1111
  • Lindsey Wiant, 304-651-0756
  • Christy Fields, 304-319-4721
  • Cathy Barrier 1-304-678-9034
  • Natalie Nicely 1-304-651-8481
  • Kristina Tenney 1-304- 618-5489
  • Elizabeth haverty 1-304-663-1510

Timeline

LPN

Summersville Health Care Center
05.2023 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

Summersville Skin Care Center
06.2021 - 05.2022

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2021

LPN

RES CARE
03.2020 - 05.2023

LPN

Summersville Regional Medical Center WVU Medicine
09.2018 - 02.2020

LPN

Meadow Garden
07.2018 - 09.2018

Home Health Aid

Central WV Aging Services
08.2015 - 02.2017

Cashier

Wendys
04.2014 - 11.2016

Cashier

Family Dollar
02.2012 - 02.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Richwood Area Community Hospital
03.2007 - 2009

Front desk

Hampton Inn
08.2004 - 08.2006

Cosmetology

Carver Community College

Nursing

Fayetteville Institute of Technology

High School Diploma - general

Richwood High School

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