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Suzanne Perry

Sanford

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Genesis HealthCare, adept in samples collection and providing vocational support. Proven track record in reducing infection risks and enhancing patient care through effective collaboration and meticulous monitoring. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes.

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in elderly patient support.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
11.2016 - 05.2024
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pinnacle Health and Rehab
07.2014 - 11.2016
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rochester Manor
11.2004 - 06.2014
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southeastern Residential Services
10.1997 - 03.2004
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Diploma In Practical Nursing - Nursing

Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Canton, MA
07-1992

Skills

  • Samples collection
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Vocational support
  • Catheter care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
11.2016 - 05.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pinnacle Health and Rehab
07.2014 - 11.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rochester Manor
11.2004 - 06.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southeastern Residential Services
10.1997 - 03.2004

Diploma In Practical Nursing - Nursing

Blue Hills Regional Technical School

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