Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Shelia Sprosty-Askew

McMinnville,TN

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 17 years of experience in providing quality patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proven track record of improving processes in high-pressure environments, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN/Elderly Caregiver

Private Duty
McMinnville, TN
12.2024 - Current
  • Accompanied clients to social events, enhancing engagement and social interaction.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients, ensuring timely attendance at appointments.
  • Administered prescribed medications promptly, adhering to care plan guidelines.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting hygiene and self-sufficiency.
  • Provided emotional support for clients experiencing depression or anxiety related to health conditions.
  • Facilitated ambulation by assisting transfers between bed, chair, and wheelchair.
  • Maintained a safe environment by eliminating hazards that could lead to falls.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly and reported significant changes to supervisor.

LPN Charge Nurse

StonesRiver Hospital
Woodbury, TN
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and treatment effectiveness.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and documented any changes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery systems.
  • Administered medications according to established policies and legal requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and recorded progress notes.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through regular updates.

LPN

Volunteers of America
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

LPN

St. Thomas Stones River Hospital
Woodbury, TN
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Administered medications promptly and accurately per physician prescriptions.
  • Maintained detailed medical records for each patient's health status.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring.
  • Conducted wound care, including dressing changes and ointment applications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families in difficult situations.
  • Evaluated intervention effectiveness based on patient responses and family feedback.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs and administering injections.
  • Instructed patients and families on disease prevention and medication management.

LPN

Fersenius Medical Care
Antioch, TN
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tennessee Technology Center
McMinnville, TN
05.2008

Skills

  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Sample collection
  • Symptom tracking
  • Incident documentation
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Narcotic counting
  • Wound care
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Relationship building

Certification

Current:

BLS 2026

LPN License 2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN/Elderly Caregiver

Private Duty
12.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

StonesRiver Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2024

LPN

Volunteers of America
05.2020 - 10.2022

LPN

St. Thomas Stones River Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2019

LPN

Fersenius Medical Care
08.2014 - 01.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tennessee Technology Center

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