Alicia Lyles
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Proven LPN with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care and clinical outcomes at Edisto Home Care & Hospice. Expert in geriatric nursing and compassionate care, demonstrated through effective patient evaluations and health promotion. Skilled in interdisciplinary team collaboration and clinical documentation, ensuring optimal patient experiences and adherence to healthcare standards. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice LPN
Edisto Home Care & Hospice
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Footprints EMAR experience.
- Administered controlled narcotics during end of life, Continuous comfort care and performed catheterizations.
LPN - Medical Team Administrator
Southern Health Partners. Inc
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Floor Nurse
Veterans Victory House
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations, Tube feedings.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Student Nurse Technician
TRMC
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Gained valuable experience in caring for diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Licensed Esthetician
Clarity Spa
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Maintained a clean, sanitary, and organized treatment room in compliance with industry regulations.
- Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
- Provided specialized facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and other advanced treatments to address various skin concerns.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Octech
Orangeburg, SC2015
Diploma Professional Skin Techinologist - Esthetician
Miller Motte Technical College MMTC
North Charleston, SC2009
Associate of Science - General Education
USC Salkehatchie
Walterboro, SC07.2004
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Walterboro, SC06.2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Home healthcare
- Behavioral Health
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations
- ADL Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient triaging
- Medical Records Management
- Health Education
- Home Health Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Observation
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 10 yrs
- CPR Certification
- American Nurses Association August 2014 to Present
- THI THETHA KAPPA Honor Society August 2014 to Present
Timeline
Hospice LPN
Edisto Home Care & Hospice
08.2022 - 06.2024
LPN - Medical Team Administrator
Southern Health Partners. Inc
12.2019 - 09.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2018 - 12.2018
LPN Floor Nurse
Veterans Victory House
06.2015 - 04.2018
Student Nurse Technician
TRMC
04.2014 - 04.2015
Licensed Esthetician
Clarity Spa
01.2009 - 03.2011
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Octech
Diploma Professional Skin Techinologist - Esthetician
Miller Motte Technical College MMTC
Associate of Science - General Education
USC Salkehatchie
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 10 yrs
- CPR Certification
- American Nurses Association August 2014 to Present
- THI THETHA KAPPA Honor Society August 2014 to Present
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