Catrina Sharp
Newport
Summary
Skilled LPN with a strong focus on wound care, patient education, and clinical judgment. Proven ability to coordinate patient care plans and mentor junior staff, driving optimal treatment outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Premier Perry Village
New Bloomfield, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation of patient responses.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of patients' conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary for safety.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance satisfaction.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Forest Park
Carlisle, PA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed and documented wound conditions to develop appropriate care plans.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and preventative measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and treatment plans.
- Monitored healing progress, adjusting care strategies based on patient response.
- Implemented infection control protocols to minimize complications in wound management.
- Conducted regular audits of wound care procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating with other healthcare providers, ensuring a consistent approach to managing chronic or complex wounds across settings.
LPN Charge Nurse
Green Ridge Village
Newville, PA
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement in patient care delivery processes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
CNA to LPN
Forest Park
Carlisle, PA
04.2008 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
No Degree - TTE: PA Nurse Aide Instructor Course
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Academy of Medical Arts And Business
Harrisburg, PA05-2004
No Degree - LPN Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12-2013
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Care plan development
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Intravenous medications
- CPR/AED
Certification
First Aid CPR/AED
IV Certified
Wound Vac Certified
Life Vac
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Premier Perry Village
06.2023 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Forest Park
01.2022 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Green Ridge Village
10.2016 - 01.2021
CNA to LPN
Forest Park
04.2008 - 08.2017
No Degree - TTE: PA Nurse Aide Instructor Course
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Academy of Medical Arts And Business
No Degree - LPN Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College