Sarah Nelson
Lincoln, NE *****
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Work Experience
Lpn, LTC Rehab
Southlake Village-Lincoln, NE
March 2022 to Present
• Obtained daily blood draws when ordered
• Completed G-tube feedings, flushes, ensuring patency
• Maintained the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing
• Assisted nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, ADLs, importance of gait belts, Hoyer lift requirements to prevent falls
• Changed dressings and bandages, wound vacs, monitored skin integrity to prevent breakdown
• Communicated directly with primary and on call physicians for updates, order requests, and miscellaneous communication
• Supported end-of-life care by providing comfort measures to terminally ill residents in collaboration with hospice services
• Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress by initiating CPR or calling for immediate medical assistance
• Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate charting of assessments, daily progress notes, and medication administration records
• Implemented infection prevention strategies during outbreaks by isolating affected individuals, following strict hand hygiene protocols, and educating staff members about proper precautions
• Responded promptly to resident emergencies such as falls, injuries, or acute illnesses by providing immediate first aid interventions and notifying the healthcare team accordingly
• Developed positive relationships with residents' families, gaining their trust and addressing any concerns or questions regarding their loved ones' care plans LPN Sub Acute Care, Rehab
Brookside rehabilitation-Lincoln, NE
August 2022 to February 2023
staff provide direct care by monitoring patients and providing treatment, but they may also provide care by coordinating with other providers and managing paperwork. They may provide emotional care and support for a patient's family as well. Here are some tasks that can involve: Performing daily care tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medicine or performing treatments Recording patient updates and condition Creating patient care plans Coordinating with other healthcare providers Educating patients and their families regarding all encompassing cares Facility Type Charting System Position Discipline Float Nurse Experience Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Point-Click Care LPN / LVN Yes Trauma Level Unit Bed Count Position Specialty Charge Nurse Experience Level II 25 LPN / LVN Yes
Facility Attributes Nurse-to-patient ratio Shift
Critical access facility 1:25 Night
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Sub Acute Care
Sarah Nelson Long Term Care old cheney Rehabilitation-Lincoln, NE September 2021 to July 2022
staff provide direct care by monitoring patients and providing treatment, but they may also provide care by coordinating with other providers and managing paperwork. They may provide emotional care and support for a patient's family as well. Here are some tasks that can involve: Performing daily care tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering medicine or performing treatments Recording patient updates and condition Creating patient care plans Coordinating with other healthcare providers Facility Type Charting System Position Discipline Float Nurse Experience Long Term Point-Click Care LPN / LVN Yes
Trauma Level Unit Bed Count Position Specialty Charge Nurse Experience Level I 20 Long Term Care Yes
Facility Attributes Nurse-to-patient ratio Shift
Critical access facility 1:20 Night
Education
AS in Nursing
Western Nebraska Community College - Alliance, NE
February 2003 to May 2005
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: October 2025
Skills
• English
PRIMARY SPECIALTY Long Term Care (17 years)
SECONDARY SPECIALTY Long Term Care (16 years)
Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.
• Care plans
• Medication administration
• Patient monitoring
• Rehabilitation center
• Vital signs
• Hospice care
• Gastric lavage
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Catheterization
• Tube feeding
• Medical terminology
• Medical office experience
• Computer skills
• Nursing
• Medical records
• Acute care
• Behavioral health
• Caregiving
• Patient care
• Home health
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
LPN
October 2023 to October 2025
CPR Certification
Compact State Nurse License