Sydney DeFranco
Moundsville,WV
Summary
Seeking a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Looking to utilize clinical knowledge in emergency medicine, great communication skills and team-oriented mindset to elevate patient care and support the growth of the organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department PRN
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IV's and preformed EKGs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Student Nurse Extern Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Emergency Room Scibe
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Attended patient exams and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar, and spelling.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Penn Commercial Bussiness And Technical School
Washington, PA07.2024
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department PRN
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Scibe
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Penn Commercial Bussiness And Technical School
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