Sarah King
Quanah,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with a proven track record at Hardeman County Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment while streamlining documentation processes, enhancing care delivery. Committed to infection control and patient education, fostering trust and rapport with patients and families during challenging times.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Guaranteed accurate medication delivery for various medical needs.
- Regularly monitored each patient's health status and specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Recorded detailed patient information to resolve issues.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN
Childress Regional Medical Center
04.2015 - 12.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LVN
Maxim Staffing Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LVN
Union County Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX12.2006
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Bedside manner
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical equipment operation
- IV therapy
- Patient mobility assistance
- Charting and documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Direct patient care
- Immunization administration
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Clinical judgment
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Physical assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Home health care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Patient management
- Chronic disease management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Medical records management
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- HIPAA protocols
- Tuberculosis testing
- EKG administration
- State licensed practical nurse
- Samples collection
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Medical records security
- Vocational support
- Counting narcotics
- Licensed practical nurse
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - State Board of Nursing
Timeline
LVN
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
LVN
Maxim Staffing Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
LVN
Childress Regional Medical Center
04.2015 - 12.2022
LVN
Union County Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - 04.2015
LVN - Nursing
Clarendon College
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