Ashlyn Sanford
Prairie Grove
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a strong background in family medicine and a passion for delivering supportive, patient-centered care. Experienced in assessments, triage, and daily clinic operations. Recognized for building trusting relationships with patients and working collaboratively with providers. Ready to bring compassion, reliability, and strong clinical skills to a new healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
MANA Family Medicine Springdale
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Assisted healthcare team with patient assessments and documentation.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Managed clinical equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols during procedures.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational workflows.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rogers Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Maples at Har Ber Meadows
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Assisted healthcare team with patient assessments and documentation.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale06.2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Indirect patient care
- Regulatory requirements
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Anatomy
- Tracking symptoms
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Charting and recording
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
MANA Family Medicine Springdale
09.2021 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rogers Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Maples at Har Ber Meadows
06.2019 - 06.2021
Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute