Sophia Gatewood
Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse over 20 years of nursing experience. I have knowledge in Long Term Care, Quality Assurance, Home Health Nursing and Med-Surgical Nursing. I have experience in IV Therapy , Picc lines, Trach care, transfusions, telemetry, Cpap/Bipap, Arterials, and In home non invasive ventilation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Specialist
Lincare
Fredericksburg, Virginia
12.2018 - Current
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment,
- Clinical Assessment of patients in the home setting to report back to the physician with recommendations for improving patient's quality of life.
- Set up and educate the patient on use and care of sleep apnea equipment. Also educate patient on why they need this therapy.
- Inspect. clean. test. and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely, and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary,
- Troubleshoot patients equipment via phone call and assess if clinical visit is needed.
- Experience in the following types of equipment :oxygen delivery equipment, oximeters, Cpap/Bipap and noninvasive home ventilators, home PT/INR monitors, nebulizers and in home set up of trach suction and care equipment.
Quality Assurance Manager
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
King George, VA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Acted as a role model for patient safety and quality improvement.
- Collaborated with facility and corporate management team members to achieve excellent clinical outcomes.
- Assist facility in annual and compliant surveys.
- Identified and resolved any regulatory compliance risk.
- Implemented processes to correct any identified issues.
- Monitored staff, processes and policies to ensure the highest quality care of residents.
LPN Field Nurse
Medi Home Health And Hospice
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2008 - 10.2017
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Intake Coordinator
Medi Home Health And Hospice
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Completed the intake process from initial referral contact to home health admission,
- Provided direct oversight of patient education and preparation for home health, plan of care initiation and coordination of care with multiple service providers.
- Utilized clinical knowledge to triage incoming referrals to determine necessity of timeline initiation care.
- Communicated home health criteria to referral sources.
- Verified insurance for each referral patient.
- Communicated with Clinical Managers to schedule care for incoming referrals.
- Attended weekly IDT meetings to better implement patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Living Nursing Home
Fredericksburg, VA
10.2004 - 04.2006
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Practical Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Spotsylvania, VA05.1987
Skills
- Inpatient Care
- Identifying Hazards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Emergency Medical Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Contact
- Patient Admission
- Observational Skills
Timeline
Healthcare Specialist
Lincare
12.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
10.2017 - 12.2018
LPN Field Nurse
Medi Home Health And Hospice
04.2008 - 10.2017
Patient Intake Coordinator
Medi Home Health And Hospice
04.2006 - 04.2008
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Living Nursing Home
10.2004 - 04.2006
Practical Nursing
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School