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Sarah Snipes

Fort Mill,SOUTH CAROLINA

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with over 13 years of experience in skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings. Known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. Strong background in clinical judgment, assessment, documentation, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellmore of Tega Cay
08.2017 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive care to post-surgical and rehabilitation patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, strokes, and other acute events.
  • Collaborate daily with PT, OT, and speech therapy teams to support individualized care plans and promote mobility and functional gains.
  • Monitor patients for progress, complications, or setbacks, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assist with ambulation, transfers, and fall prevention using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and other assistive equipment.
  • Administer medications, manage pain protocols, and provide emotional support to patients and families.
  • Train and supervise new nurses in best practices and documentation protocols.
  • Assisted with daily admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

White Oak Manor of Rock Hill
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Administered medications including 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.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
10-2025

Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Louisiana Technical College
Oakdale, LA
09-2003

Skills

  • Post-Acute and Short-term Rehab Care
  • Pain and Medication Management
  • Patient Mobility and Transfer Assistance
  • Therapy Team Collaboration
  • Wound care and skin Integrity
  • Electronic Documentation
  • Physical assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • IV therapy certified
  • Family communication

Certification

  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association - 5/24-5/26
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Compact License through SC
  • IV Certified

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellmore of Tega Cay
08.2017 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center
07.2013 - 08.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

White Oak Manor of Rock Hill
07.2012 - 06.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Louisiana Technical College

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