Sidneya Price
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Well-qualified Licensed Practical Nurse with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and nursing home environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) PRN
Pilgrim Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2023 - Current
- Care for wounds and provided treatments.
- Document accurate and complete patient information
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Use aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administer maintenance medication, controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and perform catheterizations.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Willis Knighton Health System
07.2021 - Current
- Support diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provide patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administer medications and injections to patients.
- Support physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gather lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpret results to diagnose patients.
- Administer controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and perform catheterizations.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Ochsner Health System OB/GYN
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
Magnolia Manor
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Cashier
Brookshire's Grocery Company
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Hostess
Eldorado
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Cocktail Server
Samstown
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess beverage needs.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Cashier
Brookshires
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Cashier
Wal-Mart
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
Education
Certification in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA08.2019
Certification in Medical Assist - Medical Assisting
Virginia College
Bossier City, LA09.2015
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
Shreveport, LA05.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Post-operative care
- Hospice care
- Clinical decision-making
- Pain management
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Wound Care
- EMR / EHR
- Prior Authorizations
- Chart Review
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 4 years
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) PRN
Pilgrim Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Willis Knighton Health System
07.2021 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Ochsner Health System OB/GYN
07.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
Magnolia Manor
11.2019 - 07.2020
Cashier
Brookshire's Grocery Company
07.2019 - 10.2019
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2017 - 06.2019
Hostess
Eldorado
12.2014 - 02.2015
Cocktail Server
Samstown
01.2014 - 08.2014
Cashier
Brookshires
06.2012 - 01.2014
Cashier
Wal-Mart
11.2010 - 04.2011
Certification in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University
Certification in Medical Assist - Medical Assisting
Virginia College
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 4 years
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association
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