Tangela Sanders
Homestead,FL
Summary
At Homestead Manor, I leveraged critical thinking and compassionate care to enhance patient outcomes, mastering 11 years of skills in geriatric nursing and mental health support. My proactive approach to infection control and patient evaluations significantly contributed to quality improvement efforts, embodying a results-driven and empathetic nursing practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Homestead Manor
08.2013 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
American High School
MiamiSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Geriatric Care
- Patient evaluations
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs
- Wound Care
- Behavioral Health
Timeline
LPN
Homestead Manor
08.2013 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
American High School
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