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Sara Lowery

Owens Cross Roads,AL

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in patient care, infection control, and family communication. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and improve patient outcomes through meticulous monitoring and documentation. Also experience in admission coordination, prescreening patient health records, and communicating with patient, family members and healthcare facility for admission procedures and planning.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntsville, AL
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.

LPN Wound Care Nurse Manager

Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Huntsville, AL
09.2017 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and physician recommendations.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and families, addressing concerns and improving overall satisfaction.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • 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.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

LPN Admissions Coordinator

Regency Healthcare and Rehab
Huntsville, AL
04.2023 - 10.2023

Coordinated with hospitals and healthcare facilities in order to gain admissions to facility.

Pre screened referrals in order to move forward with admission to facility.

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Huntsville, AL
09.2014 - 09.2017
  • Assessed and documented patient wounds, ensuring accurate treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize wound care protocols.
  • Trained nursing staff on advanced wound care techniques and best practices.
  • Managed patient education regarding wound care and prevention strategies.
  • Administered prescribed treatments, monitoring responses and adjusting as needed.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in wound care management.
  • Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting continuity of care at home.

LPN On Call/Admissions Coordinator

Hospice of the Valley
Decatur AL
03.2010 - 03.2014
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort for patients and families.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans to address specific patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and hospice services available.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care strategies.

Education

Nursing

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
05-2001

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Infection control
  • Family communication
  • Documenting intake
  • Health education
  • Patient evaluations
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • Licensed LPN - 2001-current
  • BLS Certification current
  • Wound care certification

Timeline

LPN

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - Current

LPN Admissions Coordinator

Regency Healthcare and Rehab
04.2023 - 10.2023

LPN Wound Care Nurse Manager

Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 04.2024

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2014 - 09.2017

LPN On Call/Admissions Coordinator

Hospice of the Valley
03.2010 - 03.2014

Nursing

Calhoun Community College