SANDRA AULT
Virginia Beach
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Have practiced in the medical field for 30+ years so I bring a lot of experience in many avenues of the medical field such as Unit Care Coordinator, Charge Nurse in Nursing/Rehab centers, Physicians office, Hospitals and in the EMS field.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and private duty nursing. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent focus on achieving positive health outcomes. Key skills include patient assessment, medication administration, and patient advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Self
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams.
- Developed personalized care plans collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and medication adherence.
Unit Care Coordinator
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversaw implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
First Choice Nurses
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN Charge Nurse
BayPointe Nursing and Rehab Center
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
LPN Field Nurse
Sentara
Chesapeake, VA
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided patient care and education in diverse home environments.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for chronic condition management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for efficiency.
Education
Diploma School of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH08-1991
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Chart Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Procedure Support
- Emergency Response
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
Certification
- LPN Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Self
10.2024 - 02.2026
Unit Care Coordinator
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
12.2022 - 06.2023
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
First Choice Nurses
11.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
BayPointe Nursing and Rehab Center
03.2017 - 12.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Sentara
03.2016 - 05.2018
Diploma School of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Washington State Community College