SARA FRANKLIN
Lynchburg,Virginia
Summary
Brings a unique blend of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Long-Term Care (LTC) experience, along with expertise as an IALF Charge Nurse and in management, fostering a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. A continuous pursuit of knowledge enhances the ability to provide personalized health services across diverse settings. Proficient in utilizing clinical skills to monitor patient conditions and implement effective care plans, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols. Strong communication skills facilitate optimal interactions with patients, contributing to improved health outcomes for individuals from all walks of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Clipboard Health
Lynchburg, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
LPN Field Nurse
Centra
Lynchburg, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols during field operations.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
LPN Field Nurse
Oculus Health
Appomattox, VA
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in diverse patient settings.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify care needs and monitor progress.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems for continuity of care.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining communication between nursing staff and healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
LPN Charge Nurse
Nurse Spring
Roanoke, VA
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Directed nursing personnel in implementing care protocols and monitoring quality standards for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement patient care plans aimed at improving service delivery.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and enhanced patient outcomes.
Clinical Manager
Brandon Oaks
Roanoke, VA
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Promote Holistic and Patient Centered Care for a mixed population of residents and identify those most at risk for weight loss, skin breakdown, and other age-related factors and initiate prevention plan.
- Delegate duties, provide education and support, and oversee staff of LPN’s and CNA’s in areas including but not exclusive to cultural competence, emotional and spiritual support, workplace hazards, emergency preparedness.
- Oversee LPN’s and CNA’s to ensure compliance with VDSS regulations, company policies and procedures, and nursing standards and practices.
- Audit medication profiles of residents, seek pharmacy recommendations when necessary, transcribe any new orders within 24 hours and provide patient and family education.
- Initiate/Respond to CPR “Code Blue” at any time.
- Work directly under MD/PA, serving as a mentor for other LPN’s to provide assessment skills, wound management, recognizing needs for assistive devices.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brandon Oaks
Roanoke, VA
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Prepare and administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications per MD orders and within time compliance.
- Wound care, treatments, dressing changes via sterile technique per MD orders.
- Indwelling Foley Catheter changes via sterile technique.
- Ostomy/Illeostomy care.
- Monitor all residents, recognize emergencies and initiate interventions, and report changes to providers.
- Transcribe, document, and implement all new orders within 24 hours. Provide resident and family education.
- Encourage/assist residents to activities.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Promoted to Clinical Manager
LPN Charge Nurse
Liberty Ridge Health and Rehab
Lynchburg, VA
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Prepare and administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications per MD orders within time compliance for patients with a wide variety of physical and behavioral challenges.
- Extensive wound treatments involving sterile dressing changes, wound vacs, various drains. Weekly rounds with wound specialist to provide guidance.
- Assisted in training new LPN’s.
- Experience with G-Tube, Trach, Ostomy, Foley.
- Promoted to Supervisor
- Had perfect med pass during annual state survey
LPN Charge Nurse
Lynchburg Health and Rehab
Lynchburg, VA
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Prepare and administer medications per MD orders
- Extensive wound treatments via sterile technique
- Recognize emergency situations and implement interventions
- Respond to other emergency situations
- Provide patient and family education
- Transcribe and document new orders from providers within 24 hours
Education
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College
12-2012
Skills
- Matrix Care - Advanced
- Point Click Care - Intermediate
- Leadership - Advanced
- Communication - Advanced
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Orthopedic care
Certification
- 06/2016 UAI/ISP Certified VA Department of Social Services
- 03/2026 CPR/AED/First Aid Centra Health
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Clipboard Health
03.2025 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Centra
02.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Oculus Health
07.2023 - 12.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Nurse Spring
11.2018 - 07.2023
Clinical Manager
Brandon Oaks
04.2017 - 11.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Brandon Oaks
11.2015 - 11.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Liberty Ridge Health and Rehab
12.2013 - 11.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Lynchburg Health and Rehab
04.2013 - 12.2013
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College