Sherri Young
LVN
Gail,TX
Summary
Compassionate LVN with extensive experience at Cogdell Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient care outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and wound care, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
Licensed nursing professional prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and medical assistance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient monitoring. Reliable and focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Supplemental Health Care At Preston Smith Prison
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions.
LVN
Cogdell Family Clinic
06.2015 - 11.2024
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
LVN
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, providing compassionate support.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX02-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Reporting and documentation
- Vital signs
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- EMR / EHR
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
Timeline
LVN
Supplemental Health Care At Preston Smith Prison
01.2025 - Current
LVN
Cogdell Family Clinic
06.2015 - 11.2024
LVN
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2015
Nursing - Nursing
Western Texas College