SYDNEY DENNIS
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Emergency Department
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly for effective care adjustments.
- Evaluated workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency, leading to improved patient satisfaction scores within the unit.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Prestige Post Acute and rehab
Centralia, WA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
LPN
North Bend Post Acute
North Bend, WA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff and maintained a positive team environment.
- Supervised teams of certified nurse assistants, assigning staff according to patient needs and nurse capabilities.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
CNA
Prestige Post Acute and Rehab
Centralia, WA
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Centralia College
Centralia, WA03-2026
Nursing LPN - Nursing
Yakima Community College
Yakima, WA12-2021
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Science
Centralia Community College
Centralia, WA06-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Family communication
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LP61226137)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
LPN Emergency Department
Providence St. Peter Hospital
09.2024 - Current
LPN
Prestige Post Acute and rehab
06.2022 - 09.2024
LPN
North Bend Post Acute
01.2022 - 06.2022
CNA
Prestige Post Acute and Rehab
05.2017 - 12.2020
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Science
Centralia Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Centralia College
Nursing LPN - Nursing
Yakima Community College