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Sharon McNew

Houston

Summary

Dedicated LPN/BS Psych with extensive experience at Cox Health at Home, excelling in compassionate care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and strong patient relationship building. Committed to developing compassionate relationships with clients/patients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lpn/BS Psy

Cox Health at Home
01.2014 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

LPN Field Nurse

Mercy Home Health/Hospice Springfield
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
  • Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
  • Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
  • Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
  • Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
  • Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
  • Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
  • Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
  • Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
  • Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
  • Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
  • Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05-2018

License - Practical Nursing

Texas County Technical Institute
Houston, MO
08-2011

High School Diploma -

Licking High School
Licking MO
05-1980

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Compassionate care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Palliative care
  • Psychiatric nursing
  • Home healthcare
  • Behavioral health
  • Hospice care
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Patient documention
  • Wound care
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Physical assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization administration
  • Patient evaluations
  • Patient relationship building
  • Geriatric care
  • Preventive care
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Mental health support

Timeline

Lpn/BS Psy

Cox Health at Home
01.2014 - 07.2021

LPN Field Nurse

Mercy Home Health/Hospice Springfield
09.2011 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Drury University

License - Practical Nursing

Texas County Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Licking High School

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