Shari Yoders
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Compassionate LPN experienced in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and wound care. Fostered teamwork and communication among interdisciplinary teams while driving quality improvement initiatives that elevated patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and a smooth bedside manner, supporting treatment goals and boosting overall patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilition
Castle Rock, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans according to patient needs and rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare practices to promote wellness and recovery.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate support to residents, enhancing their emotional well-being during recovery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
LPN Team Lead
The Laurels of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Mentored new LPNs, fostering professional growth and confidence in clinical skills.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Conducted regular training sessions on best practices for medication administration and safety compliance.
- Monitored patient progress through assessments, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and assigning tasks to LPN team members.
- Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, minimizing delays and improving overall satisfaction.
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
Education
Practical Nurse -
Erwin Tech
Tampa, FL10-1993
Skills
- Communication skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluations
- Medication management
- End-of-life care
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Patient intake
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Care planning
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Breathing treatments
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Chronic disease management
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Geriatric care
- Mental health support
- ADL assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient care
- Indirect patient care
- Quality assurance
- Compliance standards
- HIPAA compliance
- HIPAA protocols
- Healthcare software proficiency
- EMR / EHR
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting incidents
- Charting and recording
- Samples collection
- Tuberculosis testing
- EKG administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family communication
- Clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral assessment
- Preventive care
- Cultural competence
- Caregiving skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff management
- Patient safety protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Dementia care
- Staff management
- Cultural competence
- HIPAA protocols
- Critical thinking
- End-of-life care
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Dementia care
Timeline
Lpn
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilition
11.2024 - Current
LPN Team Lead
The Laurels of Hendersonville
03.2020 - 03.2025
Practical Nurse -
Erwin Tech