Sharon Clark
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sphp
Albany, Ny
08.2002 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Performed wound care management, ensuring proper healing and infection prevention.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Park Nursing Home
Albany, Ny
06.1978 - 08.1986
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and hygiene.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols at all times.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, fostering a positive care environment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
SPHP
Albany, Ny
Education
LPN - Lpn Training
Albany Occupational Center
Albany, Ny 10.1976 - 03.1977
Skills
- Wound care management
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sphp
08.2002 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Park Nursing Home
06.1978 - 08.1986
LPN - Lpn Training
Albany Occupational Center
10.1976 - 03.1977
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
SPHP