Sarah Mullins
Bevinsville,KY
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven expertise at Pikeville Medical Center in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective wound care and clinical documentation, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance in all interactions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and patient comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient progress and responded to changes in condition promptly.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary teams to improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
LPN -
Galen College of Nursing
Pikeville, KYSkills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Health education
Patient relationship building
Care planning
Pulse oximetry tracking
Writing reports
HIPAA protocols
Caring for wounds
Licensed practical nurse
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous medications
Specimen collection
Patient support
Timeline
LPN
Pikeville Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
LPN -
Galen College of Nursing