Serena Sanders
Summary
Dedicated health professional with a passion for enhancing health and healthcare experiences through exceptional patient care and leadership abilities. Utilizing expertise and resources to deliver the highest level of compassionate care possible while easily adapting to dynamic work environments. Demonstrates exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as a knowledgeable LPN Charge Nurse. Efficiently oversees patient care operations and provides crucial support to medical teams in delivering top-quality healthcare services. Exhibits strong leadership qualities and critical thinking capabilities even in high-pressure scenarios.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
People’s Center Health Services
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- 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.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grande at Creve Coeur
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Tracheostomy Suctioning & Care
- G-Tube Feedings & Care
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villages of St. Peters
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers
Fenton, MO09.2019
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Care for wounds
- Geriatric nursing
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
Certification
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association, Present
- Intravenous Therapy, Present
- Licensed Practical Nurse - October 2019 - present
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
People’s Center Health Services
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grande at Creve Coeur
03.2021 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield
03.2020 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villages of St. Peters
11.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers
Similar Profiles
Taneisha KingTaneisha King
Scheduler at People’s Behavioral Health CenterScheduler at People’s Behavioral Health Center
Carolina EvansCarolina Evans
Spanish Interpreter and translator at People’s Health Center HealthNetSpanish Interpreter and translator at People’s Health Center HealthNet
Fidaa AbunadaFidaa Abunada
Certified Dental Assistant at People’s Center Clinics & ServicesCertified Dental Assistant at People’s Center Clinics & Services
Jennifer ProulxJennifer Proulx
Registered Practical Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse at Independent Nursing ContractorRegistered Practical Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse at Independent Nursing Contractor
Deveta C. MooreDeveta C. Moore
Licensed Practical Nurse /Licensed Vocational Nurse at EngageMed Little Rock Family PracticeLicensed Practical Nurse /Licensed Vocational Nurse at EngageMed Little Rock Family Practice