Sheila Lucas
Navarre,FL
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in home health, rehabilitation and hospital environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
HCA Healthcare Ft. Walton-Destin Hospital
Destin, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Agency LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
LPN Charge Nurse
Tel Hai Retirement Community
Honey Brook, PA
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
LPN
The Highlands At Wyomissing
Wyomissing, PA
09.2008 - 11.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Visiting Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
Reading, PA
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA09.2008
Skills
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Intravenous Medications
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Timeline
LPN
HCA Healthcare Ft. Walton-Destin Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Agency LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Tel Hai Retirement Community
09.2016 - 12.2019
LPN Visiting Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
10.2009 - 09.2011
LPN
The Highlands At Wyomissing
09.2008 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Reading Area Community College
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