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SHERIE CANADY

Licensed Practical Nurse
San Antonio,TX
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SHERIE CANADY

Summary

Proficient licensed practical nurse with 14+ years of experience providing compassionate care to patients of diverse populations spanning surgical, medical, and pharmacology units. A focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Measure 15+ patient vital signs daily, including weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Review, maintain, and update EMR for accuracy and maintain HIPPA compliance.
  • Conduct 2-3 EKGs and administer immunizations and medications.
  • Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System

Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2018 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Support and chaperone 10+ dermatologic procedures, Skin biopsies, shave removal, cryosurgery, light therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, and E&D
  • Collect basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen)
  • Review, maintain, and update EMR for accuracy and maintain HIPPA compliance.
  • Accumulate and maintain sterile fields before, during, and after dermatologic procedures.
  • Implement clinical reasoning and establish evidence-based policies as basis for decision-making in nursing practice.
  • Uphold clear, clean, and organized workspace and patient-screening rooms.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans

Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center

Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2016 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Ensure 100% procedural accuracy of equipment and maintain sterile fields before, during, and after dermatologic procedures.
  • Intravenous therapy management and maintenance
  • Collect basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen)
  • Review, maintain, and update EMR for accuracy and maintain HIPPA compliance.
  • Assist physicians with Cystoscope, vasectomy, urodynamic testing, and urethroscopy.
  • Designated LVN educator for pre-surgical vasectomy course
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Central Texas Veteran Health Care System

Licensed Practical Nurse
11.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Implementation of physicians' prescribed plan of care
  • Patient assessments and coordination of care
  • Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies
  • Educate patients, collect Health promotion, teaching, and training of family members.
  • Collaborate with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems, concerns, and changes in client's condition.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Manage peripheral lines and monitor compliance.
  • Obtain 15-20 patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms

St. Mary's/Wheaton Franciscan

LPN
05.2010 - 10.2015

Job overview

Provide treatments to 10+ patients, including dressing wounds, treating bedsores, and discontinuing catheters.

  • Review, maintain, and update EMR for accuracy and maintain HIPPA compliance.
  • Don and doff appropriate PPE
  • Discontinue 3-4 IVs and Foley catheters daily.
  • Report abnormal vital signs and glucose checks to RN.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

St. Mary's Medical Center

Nurse Tech
08.2008 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • 1:1 Mental health and detox observer
  • Multipurpose unit float, ER, NICU, Mom baby, NIC med-surg, ICU, Cardiology, rehab, mental health
  • Record patients' vital signs, including pulse rate and blood pressure
  • Assist patients with basic tasks, such as eating and walking
  • Review any dietary restrictions patients might have and offer appropriate meals
  • Reposition patients confined to their beds
  • Answer patients' questions and provide them with information related to treatments
  • Clean patient and examination rooms

Southern WI Center

CNA
01.2003 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Record patients' vital signs, including pulse rate and blood pressure
  • Assist patients with basic tasks, such as eating and walking.
  • Review any dietary restrictions patients might have and offer appropriate meals
  • Reposition patients confined to their beds
  • Answer patients' questions and provide them with information related to treatments.
  • Clean patient and examination rooms
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care

Education

Central Texas College
, Killeen, TX

Associate from arts
2018

Gateway Technical College
, Kenosha, WI

Practical Nurse from Nursing
2009

Gateway Technical College
, Racine, WI

Associates from Medical Assistant
2006

J.I Case High School
, Racine, WI

Nursing Diploma
2003

Gateway Technical College
, Racine, WI

Certified Nursing Assistant
2002

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Medication Administration
  • EHR Proficient
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

CPR and Basic Life Support certification-AHA Test Out Pro Certified-Microsoft

Affiliations

National Student Nurses Association American Nurses Association San Antonio Black Doula Collective Community Volunteer Patient Safety Liaison Women's Health Liaison

Additional Information

Licensed Practical Nurse: #342901

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Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

South Texas Veterans Health Care System
03.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
04.2018 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Texas Veteran Health Care System
11.2015 - 04.2016

LPN

St. Mary's/Wheaton Franciscan
05.2010 - 10.2015

Nurse Tech

St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2008 - 05.2010

CNA

Southern WI Center
01.2003 - 01.2008

Central Texas College

Associate from arts

Gateway Technical College

Practical Nurse from Nursing

Gateway Technical College

Associates from Medical Assistant

J.I Case High School

Nursing Diploma

Gateway Technical College

Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR and Basic Life Support certification-AHA Test Out Pro Certified-Microsoft
SHERIE CANADYLicensed Practical Nurse