Joyce Sewell
Swoyersville
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, improving overall resident outcomes and satisfaction.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing team performance and cohesion through training initiatives.
- Implemented medication administration procedures, ensuring accuracy and safety in dispensing.
LPN
ESHYFT
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented health information accurately.
- Assisted in administering medications under supervision of registered nurses.
- Supported daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and education on care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Career Staffing Services
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and adjustments to care plans.
- Developed staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for efficient operations within the unit.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
United Methodist Homes -Hilltop
03.2009 - 03.2022
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
LPN
Habit OPCO
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Attended training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hazelton Career Technology
Hazelton, Pa06-2007
High School Diploma -
Hanover Area
Wilkes-Barre, PA06-1994
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Methadone 101Training - Jan. 26, 2004
- Methadone 102 Training - Feb. 09, 2004
- Methadone 103 Training - Feb, 23, 2004
- Methadone 104 Training - March 1, 2004
- Confidentiality in Pa substance abuse Training - Sept 2001
- Licensed LPN PA - Expire 06/30/2026
- Licensed lpn Ca license VN724848
- CPR BLS Training
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas
04.2023 - Current
LPN
ESHYFT
03.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Career Staffing Services
06.2019 - 01.2023
LPN
Habit OPCO
01.2018 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
United Methodist Homes -Hilltop
03.2009 - 03.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hazelton Career Technology
High School Diploma -
Hanover Area