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Kiska Sellers
League City,US
Work History
CSL Plasma
Medical Staff Assistant
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
- Performs medical history reviews and health assessments of donors. Assesses the results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine donors initial and continuing donor suitability.
- Performs Nursing assessments and interventions to donors who experience adverse reactions during automated apheresis.
- Provide counseling to donor’s related to tips for successful donation.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
Centre for Neuro Skills
LVN
01.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Supervised, directed and educated Therapeutic Aides on medication administration and individualized plan of care for patients recovering from brain injuries.
- Assessed, monitored, and reported patient’s medical status and progress, document per protocol
- Maintained detailed nursing notes, treatments logs and care records per protocol.
- Traveled from clinical site and between the two facility houses to perform nursing duties to inpatient clients per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
HOPEWELL HOME HEALTH
LVN Home Health Nurse
12.2022 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Perform Medicare home health visits administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders and per protocols.
- Implement nursing care within LVN scope of practice, includes compliance with all law as applicable in practice setting and per physician orders and as directed by RN.
- Document patient visits in a timely manner per protocol, followed patient Plan of care, and followed policies and procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Shiftkey
Licensed Vocational Nurse
01.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Delivered direct patient care in various long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored, assessed, evaluated and documented patient's status. Reported changes to physician, interdisciplinary healthcare team, patient, and patient's family.
- Supported a compassionate and safe environment for patients, families and staff.
Harbor Hospice
Quality Assurance Nurse
05.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Conducted reviews for all quality indicators such as occurrences, infections, incidents, and complaints.
- Responsible for collecting QAPI data, preparing performance improvement plans and presented reports during QAPI meetings.
- Assisted with developing performance improvement plans.
- Reviewed and monitored clinical reports to ensure compliance, performed patient chart audits, and responsible for ensuring the office is survey ready.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
LVN:PACT(Patient Aligned Care Team)
07.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Administered direct patient care, screenings and preventive therapy, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and protocols.
- Recognized acute patient’s distress and initiated correct emergency interventions to alleviate patient’s self-destructive behaviors or changes in mental status.
- Performed medication administration per physician’s orders according to Medical Center policy and Therapeutic Methods.
- Documented, recorded, and reported all pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical record per VA Medical Center policy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care strategies for veterans.
College Of The Mainland
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
12.2013 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Implemented and lectured on curriculum approved by Texas Health and Human Services, organization regulations, and clinical practices at Long Term Care Facilities, including HIPPA compliance requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessment results to track their development throughout the course.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom culture that respected diverse backgrounds while preparing all students equally for success in the healthcare industry.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Ensured proper use of equipment during skill demonstrations, promoting safety while teaching essential procedures for patient care tasks.
College of the Mainland
AHA Training Center Coordinator/BLS Instructor
03.2018 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Represented Training Center(TC) and served as the primary contact between TC and AHA ECC Programs.
- Facilitated 6-12 AHA CPR courses on campus per semester, certified BLS Instructor along with facilitating CPR courses at Training Sites and in the community.
- Managed 25 instructor's alignment via AHA Instructor Network and analyzed AHA Instructor’s paperwork per CPR courses.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments for continuous improvement.
- Accomplished management and storage of Training Center records; accountable for the security and distribution of AHA CPR exams and CPR Ecards.
- Created financial invoices for Training Sites, college departments, college employees, and community entities per payments of CPR Ecards and other Training Center services rendered.
Transitional Learning Center
Post-Acute Brain Injured Rehabilitation Nurse
09.2013 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Trained and assessed direct staff competency related to performing patient care. Created competency skills check-off sheets to evaluate direct staff competency.
- Communicated effectively with the healthcare team, patients, and patient families regarding patient's medical status and concerns.
- Provided patients with tools and knowledge to enhance therapeutic treatments and positive outcomes.
- Monitored patients' response to Nursing Interventions and updated care plans as needed.
- Accurately documented admission orders, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and vaccines injects per physician’s orders. Including administering immunization to facility staff.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted with insurance verification and prior authorization process.
Friendship Haven Helthcare And Rehabilitation
Assistant Director of Nursing/Weekend Supervisor
03.2011 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Supervised 19+ nursing staff and coordinated care for over 100 residents.
- Assisted with training programs to improve clinical skills and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Supported DON in policy development, surveys and care planning.
Amed Hospice
Hospice Nurse
03.2007 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Administered patient-centered care in accordance with individualized care plans per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance end-of-life care quality.
- Educated families on hospice services and bereavement support options per protocol.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as necessary for comfort per physician orders.
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with 19 years of diverse nursing experience in acute care, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and education. Proven ability to access, plan, and deliver patient-centered care while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and regulatory compliance. Skilled in leadership, staff training, and quality assurance. Adaptable and motivated to contribute to high-performing healthcare teams while ensuring excellence in patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse -2006
- Basic Lift Support Instructor, AHA -2017
- Heartsaver Instructor, AHA - 2017
Education
Galveston CollegeGalveston, TX
No Degree from Nursing
06.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
- Direct Patient Care & Assessment
- Wound, Catheter, Trach, & G-Tube Care
- Medication Administration & IV Therapy
- Patient and Family Education
- Staff Training & Development
- Hospice and Home Health Nursing
- EMR Documentation
- Quality Assurance & Compliance Audits
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- CPR/BLS Instruction and Public Speaker
Accomplishments
During my tenured at Transitioning Learning Center, Created competency skill check-off documents along with short quizzes for each competency for assessing:
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse
- Counting Respirations
- Administration of medications per assigned staff member.
- Digital Rectal Stimulation for patients with neurogenic bladder, educated staff regarding signs of autonomic dysreflexia, and appropriate responses per protocol.
Created a document, tool for patients with traumatic brain injury:
- How to successfully fill weekly pillbox and techniques on when to order medication refills.
- Documents were acknowledged as extremely educational, informative and helpful.
- Received three awards for "Going the extra mile" along with monetary gifts.
At College of the Mainland, created CNA interactive teaching modules and transitioned the CNA Program to hybrid format during COVID, which assisted 12 students with successfully completing the program during unprecedented circumstances.
Received an "Appreciate of Service Award".
CSL Plasma received a "Certificate of Achievement"
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certificate