Sarah Brewer
Calico Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Mountain View , AR
03.2019 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Calico Rock, Arkansas
09.2015 - 11.2019
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR04-2015
Skills
- Samples collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient triaging
- Counting narcotics
- Diabetes management
- Medical records security
- Tracking symptoms
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Caring for wounds
- Maintaining nutrition
- Charting and recording
- Vital signs
- Writing reports
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Educating families
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
03.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
09.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ozarka College