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Sherri Henderson-Mitchell

Syracuse,NY

Summary

am a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience working in a demanding, fast-paced healthcare environment. I possess the ability to keenly observe and promptly respond to patient needs, as well as identify and handle urgent situations. I have a deep understanding of human behavior and patient reactions, and I am always looking to improve my nursing skills while also enhancing working conditions and sharing my knowledge with my colleagues. I ensure that I comply with HIPAA guidelines to maintain my patients' privacy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Inpatient Med-Surge Full Time

St. Joseph Hospital
10.2019 - Current

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterization.

Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

LPN Full Time

St.Joseph Hospital
03.2019 - Current
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Vaccine and Medication Administration
  • Set Up and Assist in Office Procedures

(Pap, Colposcopy, IUD Placement Removal,Endometrial Biopsy)

  • Point of Care Testing
  • Phlebotomy


LPN Full Time

VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Outpatient LPN Endocrinology Full Time

Crouse Medical Practice
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management .
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Submit referrals, prior authorization,home care orders
  • Obtained patient vital signs
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LPN Home Care Full Time

St.Joseph Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Phlebotomy
  • Collect lab specimens
  • Perform Wound Care as ordered, including apply wound vac.
  • Catheter Insertion


LPN Per Diem

Onondaga Centers
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered medications
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

LPN Dialysis Full Time

DCI University Dialysis
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provide prescribed medical treatment and dialysis treatment to patients.
  • Provide highly professional and technical nursing care.
  • Collaborate with doctors and other care team members to provide the highest quality care.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Prep and
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery..
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Outpatient LPN Full Time

Syracuse Community Health Center
07.2009 - 06.2018
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Assist and provided care in OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care.
  • Performed Point of Care Testing and Wound Care
  • Collect and Process lab specimens
  • Administered medications and vaccines as ordered.
  • Instrument Sterilization

Outpatient LPN Family Medicine Full Time

Med Best
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Performed Point of Care Testing (EKG,PFT,A1C)
  • Assist with office procedures(Vasectomies, Skin Biopsies)

LPN General and Bariatric Surgery Full Time

Research Foundation For SUNY
12.2012 - 09.2013
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, drains, and provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

LPN Office Nurse OB/GYN Full Time

Linda Lovig CNM, NP
08.2008 - 07.2009
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.

Education

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

OCM BOCES
Liverpool, NY
07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
12.2002

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Health Education
  • Patient Intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Family Communication
  • Patient Management
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient Triaging

Timeline

LPN Full Time

VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 10.2022

Outpatient LPN Endocrinology Full Time

Crouse Medical Practice
02.2022 - 09.2022

LPN Inpatient Med-Surge Full Time

St. Joseph Hospital
10.2019 - Current

LPN Home Care Full Time

St.Joseph Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2019

LPN Full Time

St.Joseph Hospital
03.2019 - Current

LPN Dialysis Full Time

DCI University Dialysis
09.2018 - 02.2019

LPN Per Diem

Onondaga Centers
04.2018 - 09.2019

Outpatient LPN Family Medicine Full Time

Med Best
09.2013 - 12.2016

LPN General and Bariatric Surgery Full Time

Research Foundation For SUNY
12.2012 - 09.2013

Outpatient LPN Full Time

Syracuse Community Health Center
07.2009 - 06.2018

LPN Office Nurse OB/GYN Full Time

Linda Lovig CNM, NP
08.2008 - 07.2009

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

OCM BOCES

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Keuka College

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Onondaga Community College
Sherri Henderson-Mitchell