Sydney Powell
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Charge Nurse with a strong background in memory care.
Has proven expertise at Aviva Merrillville, excelling in care coordination, and team leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team while ensuring optimal resident outcomes. Compassionate and composed, I effectively monitored vital signs, administered medication, and attended to the needs and concerns of over 50 residents daily.
Patient-oriented nurse with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations.
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with geriatric and memory care residents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Aviva Merrillville
06.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient stability.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and administered medication as ordered.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing quality in patient services.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Effectively cared for 50+ residents daily.
- Managed a team consisting of a QMA, and CNA/HHA’s without difficulty.
- Built a strong rapport with all residents and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brentwood at Hobart
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Monitored patient vitals including respiration, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
- Facilitated seamless communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Handled emergencies with efficiency and calmness.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adjusted care strategies promptly to meet changing patient needs, ensuring best possible outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
BLS CPR Certification -
Expires 03/2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - License # 27072631A
Everest College
Merrillville, INSkills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Aviva Merrillville
06.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brentwood at Hobart
08.2015 - 05.2020
BLS CPR Certification -
Expires 03/2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - License # 27072631A
Everest College