Alisha Evans
Jesup,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practial Nurse (LPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistent in developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and patience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
Clinic Nurse, Black Hawk County Jail
NaphCare
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication for effective healthcare delivery.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively by maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and prioritizing patient safety above all else.
- Fostered positive relationships with correctional officers and other facility staff to promote a collaborative approach to inmate healthcare.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions, including detox protocols.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and corrections staff, facilitating clear communication regarding inmate health needs.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely distribution to patients.
- Provided ongoing support for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, monitoring progress and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
Clinic Nurse
Covenant Clinics
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
- Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of tasks.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations or diagnoses, demonstrating empathy and compassion throughout the process.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications. (Suboxone treatment for opioid addication)
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
10.2003 - 08.2008
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, promoting a structured and consistent schedule for children.
- Organized and maintained a clean, inviting play space that encouraged exploration while adhering to safety guidelines for childcare facilities.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
LPN, Mental Health Units
St Lukes Hospital
12.2000 - 12.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting assessments and interventions applied.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA12.2000
Skills
Detoxification support
Pharmacology knowledge
Suicide Prevention
Behavioral Health
Medication Administration
Medical Terminology
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Critical Thinking
Clear Patient Communication
Documentation
Student Precepting
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
Clinic Nurse, Black Hawk County Jail
NaphCare
03.2013 - 10.2021
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
07.2009 - 08.2013
Clinic Nurse
Covenant Clinics
08.2008 - 07.2009
Daycare Provider
Self Employed
10.2003 - 08.2008
LPN, Mental Health Units
St Lukes Hospital
12.2000 - 12.2003
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
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