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Sheila Ibarra

Spokane,WA

Summary

Dedicated LPN with comprehensive experience in patient care and staff supervision at Sunshine Health Facilities, adept at medical documentation and compassionate care. Excelled in behavioral health and diabetes management, enhancing patient well-being and staff efficiency. Proven track record in improving care delivery through meticulous patient evaluations and effective health education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Sunshine Health Facilities
10.2023 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Passed medication at the designated times to clients.
  • I would educate the clients to adhere to the medication times so they do not miss taking their medications.
  • I assess residents and document any changes about a resident in their chart.
  • I order medication from the pharmacy as needed.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

LPN

Lakeland
03.2020 - 07.2024
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LPN Memory Care Director

Sunshine Health Facilities
12.2011 - 01.2020

- Responsible for over seeing staff and ensure their completing daily duties on the unit.

- Complete assessments on admission to the unit and as needed per nursing policy.

- Conduct med cart audits and make sure everything is up to date, not missing or out dated.

- Write up care plans, negotiated services agreements, and go over referrals and assess people at other facilities for the unit. An set up there charts and update charts.


Education

LPN Certificate - Nursing/LPN

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

Skills

  • Medical Documentation
  • Hospice Care
  • Post Operative Care
  • End of life care
  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Palliative Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate Care
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Catheter Care
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Physical Assessment
  • Family Communication
  • Patient Intake
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Health Education
  • Patient evaluations
  • Caregiving skills
  • Inpatient Care
  • Vital signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Geriatric Care
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Management
  • Preventive Care
  • Behavioral assessment

Timeline

LPN

Sunshine Health Facilities
10.2023 - Current

LPN

Lakeland
03.2020 - 07.2024

LPN Memory Care Director

Sunshine Health Facilities
12.2011 - 01.2020

LPN Certificate - Nursing/LPN

Spokane Community College
Sheila Ibarra