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Shelby Williams

Youngstown

Summary

Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community, excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Enhanced patient outcomes through meticulous vital signs monitoring and effective family communication. Demonstrated leadership in geriatric and palliative care, significantly reducing medication errors and fostering trust with patients and families.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
02.2020 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

STNA

Shepherd of the Valley
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.

Dietary Aide

Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
04.2013 - 06.2017
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
  • Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
  • Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
  • Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.

Education

LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing

ETI Technical College
Niles, OH
01.2020

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Palliative care
  • Wound care
  • Family communication
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient relationship building

Timeline

LPN

Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
02.2020 - Current

STNA

Shepherd of the Valley
05.2017 - 02.2020

Dietary Aide

Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
04.2013 - 06.2017

LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing

ETI Technical College

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