Angela Sexton
Keedysville
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in patient care and coordination within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate medical records, evaluate patient responses to treatments, and administer medications according to established protocols. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships among patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance overall care delivery. Skilled in managing staffing schedules and ensuring adequate coverage while addressing diverse patient needs, including those requiring behavioral support and end-of-life care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse, Unit Coordinator
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Richmond
06.2001 - 06.2018
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team conferences to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Scheduled appointments, tests, and procedures in alignment with healthcare provider recommendations and patient needs.
Education
Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Lexington, MO08-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Urinary catheterization
- Wound care
- Behavioral support
- Staff scheduling
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Administer medications
- CPR certification
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Sewing
- Crochet
- Reading
- Family
- Travel
- Caring for animals
- Thrifting
- Redoing furniture both wood and upholstery
Certification
- Anne Arundel community college Licensed Nurse Refresher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse, Unit Coordinator
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2001 - 06.2018
Lex La-Ray Technical Center