Sarah Ruppel
Oakford,IL
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN II
SIU
03.2020 - Current
- Assist with referrals and prior authorizations for medications and tests or procedures
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained treatment options of TMS and VNS procedures. Scheduled and performed procedures during patient's scheduled times.
Homemaker/Business Admin
Ruppel Farms
03.2014 - 02.2020
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Completed bi-weekly farm payroll.
- Submitted monthly expenses to accountant.
- Organized repairs for all farm equipment and farm vehicles.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
LPN II
Il Veterans Home
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Performed skills in accordance with physician orders and under direct supervision of registered nurse
- Managed 2-8 CNA's
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed all related job responsibilities in safe manner, maintained clinical and professional competency as appropriate to ages, developmental stages and special needs of patient's needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
Snyder Vaughn Haven
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Used aseptic technique to provide sterilized G-Tube care, feedings, and insertion, as well as wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, breathing treatments, daily medications and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
LPN
Heritage health
01.2010 - 10.2010
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels also measuring input/output and documenting.
- Administered controlled narcotics, daily medications and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during process.
LPN
Eagleview community health system
04.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of arts in business administration - Business Administration
Ashford University
California01.2017
LPN - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Carthage06.2007
Skills
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Provider Certified
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Provider Trained
- Spravato (esketamine) Provider
- Medical Documentation & Accuracy
- Wound Care & Infection Control
- Compassionate & Empathy Care
- Palliative & End of life care
- Nursing Ethics & HIPPA Compliance
- Psychiatric & Neurological Nursing
- Critical Thinking & Clinical judgment
- Patient admissions & assessment
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Timeline
LPN II
SIU
03.2020 - Current
Homemaker/Business Admin
Ruppel Farms
03.2014 - 02.2020
LPN II
Il Veterans Home
07.2011 - 03.2014
LPN
Snyder Vaughn Haven
10.2010 - 07.2011
LPN
Heritage health
01.2010 - 10.2010
LPN
Eagleview community health system
04.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of arts in business administration - Business Administration
Ashford University
LPN - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
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