Sarah Wesoloski
Old Forge,PA
Summary
Skilled LPN with solid background working in a behavioral health, and also medical surgical units to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas in BLS, IVs, and Pennsylvania state LPN certificate. Received multiple Daisy awards nomination, and Geisinger CMC first team Daisy award. Nominated for the nurse excellence award this past year. Bringing 3+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation of epic systems, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Dedicated and compassionate experience in sample collection, obtaining vital signs, reading and obtaining patients blood sugars, and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments due to the nature of the psychiatric unit, interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Behavioral Health and medical surgical patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Geisinger Behavioral Health Northeast
Moosic, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Allied inpatient hospice
Wilkes-Barre, PA, PA
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geisinger
Scranton, PA
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care for many patients per day.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
Nursing
Wilkes-barre Area CTC of Practical Nursing
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2020
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Observation
- Samples Collection
- Intravenous Medications
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Conflict Resolution
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Equipment Assembly
- Procedure Explanation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Equipment Inspection
- Vital Signs Recording
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Conditions Reporting
- Specimen Collection
- Team Building
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Epic Systems
- Assisting Physicians
- Regulatory Requirements
- Caring for Wounds
- Documenting Incidents
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Tracking Symptoms
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Educating Families
- Counting Narcotics
Year of license
- License practical nurse issued 8/16/2021
Timeline
LPN
Geisinger Behavioral Health Northeast
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Allied inpatient hospice
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geisinger
09.2021 - 01.2024
Nursing
Wilkes-barre Area CTC of Practical Nursing