Sydney Sneed
De Queen,AR
Summary
Dedicated LPN Field Nurse with a proven track record at Elite Home Health Care, excelling in patient assessment and individualized treatment plans. Skilled in infection control, wound care, patient education, and compassionate care, I enhanced patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions through effective collaboration and timely interventions. Committed to promoting patient safety and wellbeing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
Mena, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
CNA
Broken Bow Health & Rehab
Broken Bow, OK
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cossatot Community College
De Queen, ARLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR06.2023
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Disease prevention
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Physician collaboration
- Individualized treatment plans
- Resource referrals
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
CNA
Broken Bow Health & Rehab
09.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cossatot Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas