Susan Saccardo
Whitman,MA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at the Department of Veterans Affairs, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and interdisciplinary team collaboration, significantly contributing to continuous quality improvement in patient care. Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking in diverse clinical scenarios, ensuring optimal patient health and satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2010 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication Dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2010 - Current
Certificate - Nursing
Quincy College
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