Sara Gillen
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Competent and caring LPN offering 16 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Academy Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
Cedar Rapids , IA
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Taught classes on topics such as nutrition, wound care, pain management, medication administration.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Bedside LPN
St. Lukes Regional Medical Hospital and Parkview Hospital
Cedar Rapids , IA
11.2008 - 09.2022
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes Regional Medical Hospital and Parkview Hospital
Cedar Rapids , IA
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaplan University
Cedar Rapids IA 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion05.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Purdue University Global
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient Management
- Treatment Planning
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Rights Advocacy
Timeline
Joint Academy Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Bedside LPN
St. Lukes Regional Medical Hospital and Parkview Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes Regional Medical Hospital and Parkview Hospital
08.2007 - 11.2008
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Purdue University Global
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