Sarah Onisto
Plainville,CT
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, specializing in medication administration and comprehensive patient education. Recognized for collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while delivering compassionate emotional support. Committed to upholding high standards of care and ensuring strict compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Southington, CT
12.2016 - Current
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
LPN
Bel-air Manor
Newington, CT
11.2014 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LPN Program
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CTSkills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Record management
- Lab testing
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Interpersonal communication
- Hospice care
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Catheter care
- Lab specimen collection
- Health promotion
- IV therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Licensed practical nurse
- Cultural competence
- Direct patient care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Award of clinical excellence
Certification
- CPR
- IV
Timeline
LPN
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
12.2016 - Current
LPN
Bel-air Manor
11.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - LPN Program
Lincoln Technical Institute
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