Sonya James

LPN

The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center

Lady Lake, FL

01.2022 - Current

Measured and recorded patients' vital signs per shift, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems
Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders
Utilized Epic charting system to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans
Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on med surge floor
Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation
Worked under registered nurses to care for as many as six patients each shift
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments
Collected and documented vital signs every shift to maintain current records of patients' conditions
Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care
Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance
Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review
Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately
Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
Analyzed care plans and upheld JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed, as well as walking and stretching
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions
Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients
Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
Provided comprehensive data on patient care, hospital procedures and nursing best practices
Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

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LPN

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LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

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LPN

LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

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