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Sherry Lynn Starling

Ashford,Ala

Summary

I am an LPN with a strong foundation who is willing to give 100% and I believe in treating each and every patient with respect . Quality matters as well as patient safety. Teamwork and a good company are important factors I consider in choosing where I work.I believe I will bring quality to your company .I was blessed with good leaders and coworkers along the way that taught me .I will bring the things I learned from each of them and the things I learned myself and add to your company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Maxim Staffing
07.2022 - Current
  • Supervised teams of certified nurse assistants, assigning staff according to patient needs and nurse capabilities.
  • Participated in health care team meetings to discuss patient needs and staff concerns.
  • Assessed need for, ordered and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Transcribed doctor's orders and integrated individual patient treatment plans.
  • Responded with appropriate actions and urgency to resident illness, injury or complaints.
  • Assessed need for, ordered and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician orders.
  • Interpreted department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents and visitors.
  • Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
  • Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
  • Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
  • Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
  • Child psych experience

LPN

Dale Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
  • Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
  • Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
  • Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
  • Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
  • Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
  • Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
  • Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
  • Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
  • Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
  • Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
  • Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
  • Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.

LPN

Southeast Health
01.2015 - 10.2021
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management.
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
  • Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
  • Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
  • Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
  • Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
  • Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
  • Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
  • Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
  • Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
  • Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
  • Replaced bed linens and replenished room consumables to support patient comfort and wellness.
  • Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
  • Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
  • At this facility I had various positions. Med Surg experience, Discharge planning and office experience.

LPN Charge Nurse

Shiftkey
03.2023 - Current

Education

LPN - Nursing

George C Wallace
Dothan, AL
12.2014

Skills

  • Productivity
  • Safety
  • Office Support
  • Medical Chart Management
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Counseling And Support
  • Patient Admission
  • Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Alcohol Rubs
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Cerebrovascular Accidents
  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Treatment Planning And Implementation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Verbal And Written Communication
  • Monitor IV Fluids
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Quality Assessments
  • Wound Dressing And Suturing
  • Dementia Knowledge And Care
  • Collect Trash
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Dietary Requirements And Restrictions
  • Recordkeeping And Maintenance
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Observe Patients
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Call Answering And Assistance
  • Work Planning And Coordination
  • Care Planning And Modifications
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Conditions Reporting

Certification

2-065958

Personal Information

Title: LPN

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Shiftkey
03.2023 - Current

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Maxim Staffing
07.2022 - Current

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 06.2022

LPN

Dale Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022

LPN

Southeast Health
01.2015 - 10.2021

LPN - Nursing

George C Wallace

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