Sierra Ferrell
St. Augustine
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
UF Health St. Johns
08.2023 - Current
- Developing patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis
- Starting and maintaining iv’s
- Assessing the patient’s general health status
- Identifying nursing needs of the patient
- Helping the patient use appropriate body mechanics.
- Observing and responding to the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs
- Preparing the patient for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Assisting physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Observing signs and symptoms a patient is experiencing.
- Starting corrective action when needed, and recording information into the patient’s chart.
- Acting as a connection between the patient and other hospital personnel
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes consistently.
- Supported training of new staff on procedures and best practices diligently.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from our hospital to long-term care facilities.
Nurse Technician PCU
Advent Health, Palm Coast
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner while following the correct standard of care.
- Carefully manages 12 patients at a time and tenders to their needs.
- Plans, coordinates, and implements PCT care in a timely manner based on individualized needs of patients.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status, and reports those changes to nurse immediately.
- Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided.
- Promptly responds to patients' requests for assistance in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintains communication with nurses throughout the entire shift to ensure accuracy of care.
- Reports problems or concerns to appropriate personnel immediately upon patient/family request.
- Responds to code situations promptly with vitals machine and glucometer.
- Accurately takes patients vitals, fixing EKG leads, taking care of patient hygiene, setting up medical equipment in the rooms and recording intake and output of patients.
- Collecting specimens when needed.
Nanny
The Curl Family
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided childcare for two children, ages 3 and 8.
- Transported children to and from school, after school activities, and other appointments.
- Taught children proper etiquette for playing with other children publicly and social manners.
- Provided children with healthy, well-balanced snacks and meals.
- Efficiently entertained children, indoors and outdoors.
- Administered medicine and first aid (if needed).
- Established an effective nighttime routine.
Education
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Saint Augustine, FL12.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Palatka, FL08.2023
High School Diploma -
PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL
St Augustine Fl01.2016
Skills
- Health assessments
- Effective communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- AllScripts and Epic; EMR software
- Medical records security
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Training new staff members
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- IV certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- HIV/AIDS: A Mini Course for Assistance
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Related Disorders: Information and Training
- Mental Health First Aid
References
Furnished Upon Request
Coursework
- NUR 1020C Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
- Biology
- Intro Gen Chemistry
- Human Nutrition
- Lifespan Development
- Attended a Certified Nursing Assistant class
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
UF Health St. Johns
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician PCU
Advent Health, Palm Coast
04.2021 - 07.2023
Nanny
The Curl Family
08.2018 - 05.2019
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL