Sharon D. Dozier, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse with Veterans Administration Hospital

Get to know Licensed Practical Nurse Sharon D. Dozier, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Sharon is a licensed practical nurse who is currently serving patients in Chicago, Illinois. She works for a Veterans Administration Hospital. Also known as Veterans Administration Medical Center, Veterans Administration Hospital is a term used to refer to one of the medical facilities operated by the Veterans Health Administration – a division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ever since she was a little girl and she saw the white uniform, Sharon knew that she wanted to become a nurse. She had tried to deviate from nursing a few times but it kept calling her back. Because her mother recently passed away from cancer, Sharon wants to start a business of microblading so that she can also provide cosmetic care to those whose eyebrows have fallen out due to their chemo treatments. She is taking classes to perfect her skill and plans to name her company ‘Your Eyes are the Window to Your Soul’.

In regards to her educational background, Sharon graduated from the LPN program at Dawson Technical Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Now, with years of experience, she specializes in many areas of her field, including geriatrics and veteran care. She also has experience treating mentally ill and developmentally disabled patients. Furthermore, she is a member of Care Ministry. 

Attributing her success to her passion for helping people and advocating for the elderly and the mentally ill population, Sharon enjoys working with the geriatric community and finds them to be a wealth of knowledge, experience, and information. She also credits her awesome manager at the V.A., who encourages the nurses there to continue their education and provides them with the necessary support for them to pursue their work. 

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), like Sharon, provide routine care for the sick or injured. They work in conjunction with registered nurses (RNs) to adhere to a care plan for each patient. However, while most RNs work in hospitals, LPNs are generally hired in smaller settings, such as nursing homes, home health environments, and rehabilitation centers.

LPNs are responsible for a range of patient care and administrative tasks, including: monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition; changing dressings or inserting catheters; taking patient histories and maintaining documentation; assisting with tests or procedures; providing personal care, such as helping with bathing and toileting; as well as consulting with RNs on care plans. 

Learn More about Sharon D. Dozier:

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