Sheila Scarbro
Rock Creek,WV
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. I offer 18 years of experience. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Knowledge about EMR charting, medication administration, starting IV's, IV therapy, assisting physician with procedures, vital signs, head to toe assessment , and specimen collection. . Proven to follow work attendance policies. Willing to work overtime if needed. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal outcomes for patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appalachian Gastroenterology (Dr. Nazer)
04.2013 - 08.2018
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge Pinelodge
09.2006 - 10.2011
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Vocational Nurse - LPN
Academy of Careers And Technology
Beckley, WV05.2006
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Documenting Intake
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Immunization Administration
- Transcribing Orders
- Vital Signs
- EMR / EHR
- Caregiving Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Infection Control
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Charting
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appalachian Gastroenterology (Dr. Nazer)
04.2013 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge Pinelodge
09.2006 - 10.2011
Vocational Nurse - LPN
Academy of Careers And Technology
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