Sarah Lightner
Moundsville,WV
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience, skilled in medication administration and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Strong communicator and team player, committed to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and safety in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Shadyside Care Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
EMT-Basic
Ohio Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Belmont College
Belmont, OH07-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient documention
- Emergency response
- EKG administration
- IV insertion
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
LPN
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - Current
LPN
Shadyside Care Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
EMT-Basic
Ohio Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 08.2019
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Belmont College
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