Sherl George
Vandergrift
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, excelling in medication administration and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Pittsburgh
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient comfort during treatments and provided emotional support.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated health information as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and health management.
- Supported infection control protocols to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate patient data management.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Grifols Biomat USA
Pittsburgh
02.2017 - 07.2025
- Enhance patient care; document assessments; educate patients on health results
- Administer medications; manage adverse events
- Assist daily operations; collaborate with team
- Test for markers; inform results
- File consent forms; ensure compliance
- Provided patient-centric care, addressing concerns
- Administered medications, ensuring protocol adherence
- Monitored health conditions, reporting to physicians
- Streamlined interdisciplinary communications for care consistency
- Improved patient outcomes via medication administration, vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with procedures, wound care; collaborated for quality improvement.
- Documented patient data accurately to address issues and outcomes.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/SUPERVISOR
Longwood At Oakmont
Verona
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care standards were met.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of patient care outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations regarding nursing practices.
- Encouraged a culture of continuous improvement through feedback and performance reviews.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Allegheny County Kane Regional Facilities
Pittsburgh
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Applied infection control measures to minimize risks during treatments.
- Documented patient interactions and care activities in electronic health records.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2023
Practical Nursing - Johnstown, PA
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Johnstown, PA10.2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care and direct support
- Vital signs assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment and documentation
- Emergency medicine expertise
- Wound care management
- Team leadership and collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Additional Information - Description
Former PA State Paramedic with 20+ years of Emergency Medical Experience in Pre-hospital care. Involved in training new Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics through Butler County Community College. Trained others in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED.
Certification
Wound Care Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2025 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Grifols Biomat USA
02.2017 - 07.2025
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/SUPERVISOR
Longwood At Oakmont
03.2016 - 02.2017
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Allegheny County Kane Regional Facilities
10.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Practical Nursing - Johnstown, PA
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center