Sara Basto-Eyzaguirre
Ashburn
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at American Healthcare - Heritage Hall, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and infection control protocols, while fostering a supportive environment for families and patients during critical care situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caregivers Home Health Services
07.2024 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Healthcare - Heritage Hall
04.2007 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate medical records, contributing to effective communication within the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Unit Manager - Memory Care Unit
American HealthCare - Heritage Hall
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to implement operational strategies, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new hires, improving onboarding processes and employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
- Achieved top employee performance ratings, fostering environment of accountability and support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Healthcare - Heritage Hall
04.2007 - 2016
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing skills in patient care protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors in the unit.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Global Health Nurse Training Services
Alexandria, VA04-2007
Marketing Degree
San Ignacio De Loyola
Lima, Peru12-1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caregivers Home Health Services
07.2024 - Current
Unit Manager - Memory Care Unit
American HealthCare - Heritage Hall
03.2016 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Healthcare - Heritage Hall
04.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Healthcare - Heritage Hall
04.2007 - 2016
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Global Health Nurse Training Services
Marketing Degree
San Ignacio De Loyola