Sydney Clerico
Lake City,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City Care Center
02.2018 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics
- 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.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Worked as charge nurse frequently managing care of residents as well as managing staff
Infection Control Nurse
Pine Haven Care Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed Covid-19 infection control policies and procedures with continous updated by CDC and MDH
- Managed Covid-19 outbreak in facility, performing PPE audits and providing staff education
- Coordinated with providers regarding antibiotic stewardship and safe antibiotic administration
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Eisenberg 5-4
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Red Wing, MN12.2022
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Red Wing12.2017
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Ventilator Training
- Conditions Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Intravenous Medications
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Admission
- Patient Medical Histories
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Seizure Precautions
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Management
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Pine Haven Care Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City Care Center
02.2018 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Eisenberg 5-4
07.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
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