Sheila Ostiguy
East Falmouth
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Royal Health Group, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate end-of-life care. Skilled in wound care and effective family communication, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and quality care while mentoring staff and implementing infection control protocols.
Knowledgeable LPN with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Royal Health Group
09.2003 - Current
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Alabama State Tech
Hamilton, AL05-1986
GED -
Phil Campbell HS
Phil Campbell, AL05-1982
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Regulatory requirements
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Documenting incidents
- Educating families
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- CPR/AED
- Intravenous medications
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- IV qualified with extensive experience with PICCs, Central Lines and SPIVs(including insertion).
- Dementia care certified.
- Alzheimer's support group facilitator.
- Memory care and LTC unit manager.
- Staff Education
- Infection Control (including Antibiotic stewardship, infection tracking. Flu/pna/covid reporting, education and administering vax.
- CMS guidelines
- Proficient in Public Relations with residents, families and general public.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Royal Health Group
09.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Alabama State Tech
GED -
Phil Campbell HS
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