Sheila Overstreet
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced LPN with over 9 years of experience in nursing field. 15 + experience in the medical field. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Positive and compassionate with focus on patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical-surgical nursing, including patient monitoring and lots of clinical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Surg LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by addressing concerns proactively and working toward resolutions efficiently.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes that led to more efficient workflows.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care procedures, promoting faster recovery and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Performed wound care management, preventing infection and promoting proper healing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and open lines of communication that facilitated improved care outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, contributing to precise execution and overall success.
- Served as a mentor for new LPNs joining the Med-Surg unit sharing insights from personal experience.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Southland Health And Rehab
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for observing, recording and reporting changes in patient condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life.
- Observes and thoroughly documents care and patient response, and informs RN or medical provider of changes in patient condition.
- Performs, reports and records assigned nursing care in the clinic setting, including but not limited to: oxygen therapy, medication administration, clinical reminders, check expiration dates, delegated procedures and treatments, documentation, assists with minor procedures, draws blood from the patient , explains the procedures to the patient, prepares the area for blood samples, uses proper personal protective equipment, and collects urine samples.
- Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and administration of medication.
- Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
LPN
Johnson State Prison
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Office Nurse
Medical Center LLP
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations, foley catheters, and trach care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR to keep Doctor informed of changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performs, reports and records assigned nursing care in the clinic setting, including but not limited to: oxygen therapy, medication administration, clinical reminders, check expiration dates, delegated procedures and treatments, documentation, assists with minor procedures, draws blood from the patient , explains the procedures to the patient, prepares the area for blood samples, uses proper personal protective equipment, and collects urine samples.
- Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and administration of medication.
- Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
Dublin, GA05.1996
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA06.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Post operative care
- Skin integrity maintenance
- Fall prevention
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
References
Stephanie Warren- Unit Manager -478-290-8630
Mitzi Hall- DON- 478-864-4139
Tracey McDaniel-Office Manager -478-272-7411
Timeline
Med-Surg LPN
Fairview Park Hospital
10.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Southland Health And Rehab
03.2022 - 10.2022
LPN
Johnson State Prison
10.2019 - 03.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Medical Center LLP
06.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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