Sierra Lindsay
Regency at Troy
Southfield,MI
4
years of professional experience
Coordinated acute and long-term care responsibilities, including medication administration, feeding, hygiene support, catheter/foley insertion and care, tracheotomy care, colostomy care, IV line maintenance, wound care coordination, and assistance with rounding and procedures.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Graduate Nurse
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
4 Months- Assessed and documented patients' wound conditions to ensure appropriate care plans.
- Provided patient education on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored wound healing progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of wound care supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce risk of complications among patients.
- Led initiatives to improve wound care standards, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and safety.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff during wound care procedures.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive situations like acute or infected wounds requiring immediate intervention or referral to specialists if necessary.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Skills
Delivered direct patient care services.
Performed physical assessments to support clinical care.
Facilitated patient discharge coordination.
Addressed personal care needs for patients.
Managed Foley catheter care and monitoring.
Provided wound care support.
Administered medications per care plan.
Completed admission procedures.
Supported PEG tube maintenance and care.
Assisted with colostomy management.
Managed NG tube care activities.
Provided tracheostomy care support.
Delivered HIPAA education to patients.
Supported feeding assistance needs.
Monitored oxygen saturation standards during care.
Completed patient evaluations.
Coordinated work to meet deadlines.
Personal Information
Title: License Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Regency at Troy
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Anthony
12.2022 - 05.2026Read More
Oakland Community College
Associate's Degree from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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Walled Lake Western High School
High School Diploma
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Dorsey School of Nursing
Practical Nurse from Nursing
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Graduate Nurse
St Anthony
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