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Sylvia Rawls

Augusta

Summary

Driven licensed practical nurse (LPN) with over twenty years of experience assisting individuals in crisis situations. Devoted to outstanding customer relations, written and verbal communications, and medical procedures. Familiar with adapting seamlessly to constantly evolving medical processes and technologies.

Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

NHC
North Augusta
05.2024 - Current
  • Supervised nursing team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with healthcare staff.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff in clinical procedures.
  • Managed daily nursing operations to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.

LPN Field Nurse

Trumph Healthcare
Decatur
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
  • Coordinated patient assessments and developed individualized care strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions regularly.
  • Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures as needed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.

Dosing Nurse

New Season
Augusta
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Administered medication to patients in accordance with treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage and side effects.

Lab Investigator

AM Trace llc
Leeburg
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted thorough investigations to gather facts and evidence for cases.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigation results and observations.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns and connections in cases.

Treatment Nurse

Georgia Regent University
Augusta
08.2013 - 01.2021

Pediatric Nurse

PSA Healthcare
Macon
01.2007 - 09.2015
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients as per care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members promptly.
  • Educated families on pediatric health issues and care management techniques.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care strategies.

Public Health Nurse

Southeast Health District
Waycross
12.2005 - 07.2013

Agency Nurse

Medical Staffing Network
Savannah
01.2003 - 01.2006

Education

Bachelor of Health Care Administration -

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Diploma - Nursing

Augusta technical College
Augusta, GA

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Swainsboro Technical College

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Customer Focus
  • Organization
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Teamwork
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Wound care management
  • Health education
  • Quality improvement
  • Team leadership

Certification

Practical Nurse, Georgia, 03/23

References

References available upon request

Professional Skills

Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness., Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow., Trained new staff on quality control procedures., Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients., Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints., Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans., Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts., Maintained patient charts and confidential files., Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records., Ensured HIPAA compliance., Performed lab tests and communicated results., Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure., Assisted patients with daily functions., Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

NHC
05.2024 - Current

LPN Field Nurse

Trumph Healthcare
08.2022 - 08.2025

Lab Investigator

AM Trace llc
10.2021 - 10.2022

Dosing Nurse

New Season
11.2020 - 09.2023

Treatment Nurse

Georgia Regent University
08.2013 - 01.2021

Pediatric Nurse

PSA Healthcare
01.2007 - 09.2015

Public Health Nurse

Southeast Health District
12.2005 - 07.2013

Agency Nurse

Medical Staffing Network
01.2003 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Health Care Administration -

University of Phoenix

Diploma - Nursing

Augusta technical College

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Swainsboro Technical College
Sylvia Rawls