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Sierra Cryer

Slidell,LA

Summary

Welcome to my resume. I'm a lifelong healthcare professional. Its always been my passion & desire to make other's better within my limitations. I began my career at 16 years old as a Certified Nurses Assistant. I attended college beginning September 1988. Then I profusely worked my way in obtaining my Doctorate degree in Psychology. During my career journey, in 1999 I obtained my Nursing License. I love Nursing. I am bilingual in Portuguese and a little Spanish. My mission is to always take pride in my career as I try to make a difference with each & every patient. I thank you in advance for your consideration.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrator - Business Operations

Bella Haven Adult Day Health Center
Taunton, MA
09.2015 - Current
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Provided support for project planning and implementation efforts.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the company.
  • Organized special events such as conferences, seminars, or workshops.
  • Implemented business processes to streamline daily operations and increase efficiency.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.

LPN

Staff Builders
Easton, MA
10.1992 - 01.1997
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound care, medication administration and IV therapy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Administrator/Owner

Golden Years LLC
, MA
01.2000 - 08.2005
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operational procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Provided support for project planning and implementation efforts.

LPN

Lifecare of Raynham
Raynham, MA
09.1988 - 12.2002
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.

Education

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05-2005

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Bristol Plymouth Nursing Program
Taunton, MA
06-1999

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

Fisher College
Boston, MA
06-1990

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Grief Counseling
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Dependable
  • Great Time Management
  • Hospice Care
  • Nursing
  • Case Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Home Care
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Patient Care

Languages

Portugal
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

Louisiana

NPI#2003 to Present

Louisiana LPN 7/2023 - 1/2025 License #30004280

CPR/AED 2023 - 2025

Basic Life Support 2023 - 2025

Affiliations

  • Wife to Scott, Mother of 3 beautiful children & Grandmother of 3 handsome young boys.

Timeline

Administrator - Business Operations

Bella Haven Adult Day Health Center
09.2015 - Current

Administrator/Owner

Golden Years LLC
01.2000 - 08.2005

LPN

Staff Builders
10.1992 - 01.1997

LPN

Lifecare of Raynham
09.1988 - 12.2002

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology

Brandeis University

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Bristol Plymouth Nursing Program

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

Fisher College

Louisiana

NPI#2003 to Present

Louisiana LPN 7/2023 - 1/2025 License #30004280

CPR/AED 2023 - 2025

Basic Life Support 2023 - 2025

Sierra Cryer