Sydney Rutherford
Warner Robins
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Emory Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective care coordination. Skilled in wound care and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with protocols while delivering high-quality direct patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical history accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and improve service delivery.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
- Assisted in wound care management, demonstrating proficiency in dressing changes and infection control protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care Systems, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and procedures
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records
- Provided high-quality patient care by monitoring vital signs and documenting changes
- Administered medications and injections as per physician's instructions
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and procedures
- Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up care procedures
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA12-2023
Medical Assisting -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA06-2019
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Biology
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care Systems, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia
05.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Central Georgia Technical College
Medical Assisting -
Central Georgia Technical College
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Biology
Winston-Salem State University
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