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Allecia Lanton

Allecia Lanton

Houston

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care management at CHI St. Luke's Health. Expert in patient assessment and medication administration, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide compassionate care, enhancing patient well-being and safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Doctors United Surgical Center
Houston
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia in a fast-paced surgical center.
  • Assisted with patient assessments and vital sign checks in the PACU.
  • Communicated effectively with surgical teams and family members regarding care plans.
  • Administered medications and managed pain relief strategies for patients.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Documented patient progress and changes in medical records accurately.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during recovery from surgery.
  • Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
  • Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston
06.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Assisted in performing neurological assessments and interpreting results.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems.
  • Trained new nursing staff on Neuro ICU protocols and best practices.
  • Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards were met.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
  • Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
  • Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
  • Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.
  • Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
  • Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
  • Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.
  • Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
  • Assisted with procedures such as spinal reconstructions and follow-up recovery care.
  • Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs and neurological status in critically ill patients.

Social Worker/Admission Director

The Hallmark
Houston
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
  • Participate in developing facility social work policies.
  • Develop, maintain, and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
  • Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
  • Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.
  • Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident.
  • Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
  • Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents.
  • Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.
  • Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.
  • Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
  • Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.
  • Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
  • Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facility.
  • Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community.
  • Educate residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.
  • Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client well-being.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate client needs and develop tailored interventions.
  • Educated clients about available community resources and support services.

Social Service Coordinator/Discharge Planner

Brookdale Willowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Houston
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Assess and screen the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment.
  • Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed regarding stress and other identified coping difficulties.
  • Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
  • Participate in discharge planning, development, implementation of social care plans, and resident assessments.
  • Built strong relationships with partnering agencies including home health, hospice, personal care provider, acute care facilities, assisted living, independent living agencies to ensure safe discharge planning.
  • Compiled and sent referrals to partnering agencies.
  • Updated MSSP and ACO groups regarding progress of patients and projected discharge plan.

Childrens Protective Services Investigator III

Department of Family Protective Services
Houston
12.2012 - 10.2015
  • Investigated reports of child abuse or neglect and taking the necessary steps to protect children.
  • This could include removing a child from their family and dealing with dangerous situations.
  • Interviewed children for signs of abuse or neglect.
  • Conducted forensic investigations and assessments to determine risk of harm to children.
  • Interviewed people, such as the person who reports it, family members, doctors, nurses, and others familiar with the family situation to obtain pertinent information regarding the case.
  • Assessed families' strengths and resources to maintain a safe environment.
  • Maintained a balance of objectivity and empathy for families in stressful and crisis situations.
  • Documented all relevant information and completing all required forms.
  • Followed the proper guidelines of writing affidavit requesting the custody of a child, attended court, testified in court.
  • Assessed placement options for children placed in CPS custody.
  • Respected cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
  • Prioritized deadlines while working flexible hours.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Houston, TX
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2009

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical care management
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Pain management
  • Care coordination
  • Infection control
  • IV setup
  • Performing ekgs
  • Emergency procedures
  • ADL assistance
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Epic EHR management
  • Seizure management

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified,

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Doctors United Surgical Center
03.2023 - Current

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Social Worker/Admission Director

The Hallmark
11.2018 - 05.2022

Social Service Coordinator/Discharge Planner

Brookdale Willowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab
11.2016 - 11.2018

Childrens Protective Services Investigator III

Department of Family Protective Services
12.2012 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University Chicago

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