Kathy Sanford
Laurel
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective family communication.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Jones County Rest Home
Ellisville, MS
04.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
No Degree - NURSING
JONES JUNIOR COLLEGE
Ellisville, MS08-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
Certification
CPR
Timeline
LPN
Jones County Rest Home
04.2016 - Current
No Degree - NURSING
JONES JUNIOR COLLEGE