Sherry Shipman

This is a medical staffing agency for which I am currently in contract at a LTC in Vestal NY (willow point nursing home)

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

This is a medical staffing agency that I was contracted with at a LTC in Oneonta NY.

• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• 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.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• 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.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
• Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.began in the ER then transferred to Med/surg Oncolgy unit when covid caused a great need in the inpatient areas of the hospital

• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
• Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.

• Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Provided skilled direct nursing care to pediatric patients in An elementary school
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Provided skilled direct nursing care to up to 40 patients in long term care department.
• Participated in continuing education programs and staff workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,

• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Collected urine/stool samples to complete lab tests for patient.
• Attended to patients in 36-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
• Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
• Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and safely transport patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
• Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
• Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
• Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
• Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
• Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
• Cleaned, disinfected and sterilized surgical instruments adhering to infection control procedures.
• Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
• Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
• Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
• Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
• Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
• Updated patient's medical records, insurance information and family history for charts.
• Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
• Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
• Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
• Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
• Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
• Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations.
• Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
• Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
• Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.