Shenna Petty
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in patient assessment, medication reconciliation, and infection control. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring documentation accuracy to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Private Duty
All Staffing, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Suction tracheostomy, administers medications and treatments per care plans.
- Monitors patient vital signs and reports changes to physician and parents promptly.
- Documents patient progress in electronic health records to facilitate effective communication with parents,
- Ensures proper functioning of ventilator, feeding pumps and other medical equipment while providing care in patient's home.
LPN Private Duty School Nurse
CrownHills Enterprises, Inc
Baltimore, MD
06.2020 - Current
- Administer medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Conducts thorough assessments of patients' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Performed suctioning of tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters to maintain cleanliness and reduce infection risk.
- Implements infection control measures, effectively minimizing risk of contamination in a school setting.
LPN Wellnes Nurse
Springhouse Promedica
Baltimore, MD
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, enhancing team effectiveness and service delivery quality.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Unit Manager
Autumn Lake Pikesville
Baltimore, MD
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to health regulations.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff, promoting collaboration and improving overall team effectiveness.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to best-practice guidelines and following strict safety protocols.
- Facilitated onboarding for new nursing staff by delivering orientation training and constructive feedback.
LPN Private Duty
Ilisa Allen
Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Administered medications according to physician prescriptions.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to family members, ensuring timely responses to patient needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and dignity in home-based care.
- Implemented infection control measures, safeguarding clients' health and well-being.
LPN Charge Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Facilitated communication among caregivers, patients, and families to optimize care delivery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Assembled and used equipment including catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers to manage patient care.
Education
Licensed Pratical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Harrison Center For Career Education
Washington, DCRegistered Nurse Diploma - Registered Nurse
Academia Medical Institute
Columbus Ohio12-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Complex Medical Equipment
- Infection control
- Quality assurance
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Assisted Living Manager
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse Diploma
Timeline
LPN Private Duty
All Staffing, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
LPN Wellnes Nurse
Springhouse Promedica
03.2021 - 10.2023
LPN Private Duty School Nurse
CrownHills Enterprises, Inc
06.2020 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Autumn Lake Pikesville
06.2020 - 07.2021
LPN Private Duty
Ilisa Allen
11.2015 - 11.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2015
Licensed Pratical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Harrison Center For Career Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Registered Nurse
Academia Medical Institute