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Alanna Clayton

Summary

Devoted and Dependable LPN licensed in Florida/Compact License with seven years of experience in various nursing settings. Along with 6 years of CNA experience in hospital and home health settings. Knowledgeable in role and a dynamic team player. Proficient, hard working nurse with a caring heart for patients. Looking to obtain a position that will enhance skills while providing exceptional care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN -PRN

Interim Home Health
01.2024 - Current

Pediatric Case

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • G-Tube insert and care. Administered feedings and meds via tube
  • Pediatric care
  • Obtain vital signs and monitor for changes

LPN

Wesley Place
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Unit

LPN

Sonas Home Health Care
12.2022 - 03.2023

Pediatric Case

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • G-Tube insert and care. Administered feedings and meds via tube
  • Pediatric care
  • Obtain vital signs and monitor for changes

LPN PRN

Interim Home Health
03.2021 - 12.2022

Pediatric Case

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • G-Tube insert and care. Administered feedings and meds via tube
  • Pediatric care
  • Obtain vital signs and monitor for changes


Lpn-PRN

Brightstar Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2022

Pediatric case

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • G-Tube insert and care. Administered feedings and meds via tube
  • Pediatric care
  • Obtain vital signs and monitor for changes

LPN PRN

Maxim Healthcare
09.2020 - 12.2021

Pediatric Case

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • G-Tube insert and care. Administered feedings and meds via tube
  • Pediatric care
  • Obtain vital signs and monitor for changes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion - Jackson C.I
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
  • Medication Administration
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Assist with emergencies, sick call, and procedures
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

LPN

Centurion- ACI
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges while acting as Infirmary Nurse
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.

LPN

GEO - Graceville Correctional Facility
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Prepping and Drawing labs
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
  • Administering medications
  • Pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients
  • Provided patient education
  • Physical Assessments and evaluations
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies

CNA/Home Health Aide

Interim Healthcare of Marianna FL
06.2016 - 12.2017

CNA

Jackson Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2016

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Chipola College
Marianna, FL
2019

Nursing - LPN

Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley, Fl
02.2017

High School Diploma -

Marianna High School
Marianna, Fl.
06.2011

Skills

  • BLS Certification
  • Patient-focused care
  • Committed team player
  • Adaptable
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Patient evaluation
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Catheter insertion and removal
  • Physical assessments
  • Professional and mature
  • Patience
  • Documenting Procedures
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Multitasking
  • Pharmacy knowledge
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Progress documentation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Foley catheters
  • Changing dressings
  • Discerning changes in the condition of patients
  • Gathering patient data
  • Monitoring intake and output
  • Clinical judgment
  • Phlebotomy
  • G- Tubes care and insertion

Timeline

LPN -PRN

Interim Home Health
01.2024 - Current

LPN

Wesley Place
03.2023 - Current

LPN

Sonas Home Health Care
12.2022 - 03.2023

LPN PRN

Interim Home Health
03.2021 - 12.2022

Lpn-PRN

Brightstar Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2022

LPN PRN

Maxim Healthcare
09.2020 - 12.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion - Jackson C.I
08.2019 - 10.2020

LPN

Centurion- ACI
08.2018 - 07.2019

LPN

GEO - Graceville Correctional Facility
07.2017 - 08.2018

CNA/Home Health Aide

Interim Healthcare of Marianna FL
06.2016 - 12.2017

CNA

Jackson Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2016

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Chipola College

Nursing - LPN

Florida Panhandle Technical College

High School Diploma -

Marianna High School
Alanna Clayton