Patricia Sheredy
Hastings
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Communities at Indian Haven, Altoona School District, and home care setting. Skilled in administering medications via Point Click Care and performing complex procedures like catheterization. Proven ability to assess patient needs and foster teamwork among healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal resident care and satisfaction. Strong communicator committed to enhancing patient well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Altoona Area School District
Altoona
10.2023 - Current
- I float from different buildings in the school district
- I assist the school RN in assessing students one on one using the documentation system Skward
LPN
Communities at Indian Haven
Indiana
01.2024 - 09.2024
- I take care of residents from 50 years old to 100 years old
- I use the system Point click care to administer medications and treatments as directed by a doctor
- I work with a team of CNAs and RNs each shift to take care of the residents' needs and concerns they have about their health
LPN
Embassy of Hillsdale Park
Hillsdale
10.2023 - 01.2024
- I take care of residents ages from 50 years old to 100 years old
- I use the Point click care system to administer medications and treatments as per order by a doctor
- I work with a team of CNAs and RNs to help each resident in their care
LPN
Bayada Home Health
Blairsville
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assess patient with vital signs at start of shift and end of shift.
- Followed patients orders as laid out in Bayada red binder.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Documented patient’s medication administrations in tablet provided by company.
- Had patients family sign at start and end of shift.
- Reported any abnormalities to RN supervisor.
Nurse Assistant
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with activities to f daily living such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Performed glucometer checks as directed by RN.
- Changed linens
- Changed briefs as needed
- Answered call lights as quickly as possible.
Activity Aide
Cambria Care Center
Ebensburg
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Handed out residents mail every morning.
- Passed out breakfast trays and lunch trays to residents.
- Encouraged residents to join nursing home activities such as bingo.
Nurse Assistant
Laurelbrook Nursing Home
Dubois
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
- Changed residents briefs as needed.
- Passed out dinner and lunch trays.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Altoona, PA08.2022
Diploma -
Northern Cambria High School
Northern Cambria06.2015
Skills
- Computer skills with Point Click Care
- PEG tube medication administrations such as a Mickey button for tube feedings
- Straight catheterization
- Changing Foley bags
- Insertion of Foley catheter
- Wound care-except wound vac
- Vital signs
- Bladder scanning
- Administering medications
- Administering insulin/Two step Tb injections
- Fall prevention/paperwork if fall occurs in Point click care
- IM injections
- Bathing/dressing
- Assisted with feeding residents
- Applied skin preps to patients heels
- Assembled heel bows/boots
- Made patients bed with linens
- Asses patients with diabetes such as glucometer checks, using dexcom to give insulin, giving insulin via syringe, and replacing dexcom sensor
- Checking diabetics for ketones in urine
- Crushed meds and administered through IV as per LPN scope of practice
- Documented through Skyward at Altoona School District
- Fax and scanned documents through email at Altoona School District
- Assisted School Nurse with dental exams with dentist
- Assessed children from kindergarten to high school age with minor injuries or illnesses
- Assessed residents in long term care setting with their skin assessments done every month
Timeline
LPN
Communities at Indian Haven
01.2024 - 09.2024
LPN
Altoona Area School District
10.2023 - Current
LPN
Embassy of Hillsdale Park
10.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Bayada Home Health
03.2023 - 05.2023
Nurse Assistant
Indiana Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Activity Aide
Cambria Care Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Assistant
Laurelbrook Nursing Home
10.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Diploma -
Northern Cambria High School