Sonia Slone
New Holland,OH
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Gardant Management, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to foster trust and open communication, enhancing patient experiences. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and leadership qualities, advocating for patients' needs while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Gardant Management
Kankakee, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Office Nurse
HCF Management Inc.
Washington Court House, OH
05.2015 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure they received appropriate resources, support, and access to necessary services.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different levels of care by coordinating services among various healthcare providers.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, alleviating pain, discomfort, and anxiety during their final days.
- Consistently met documentation requirements while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12-2023
General
Miami Trace
Washington Court House, OH05-1995
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Leadership qualities
- Nursing documentation
- Ethical practice
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassion and empathy
- Insurance processing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Responsible and dependable
- Specimen collection
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Gardant Management
04.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
HCF Management Inc.
05.2015 - Current
Certificate - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
General
Miami Trace