Anita Evans
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at SGMC Health, excelling in medication administration and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment, while fostering teamwork and patient-centered care. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction scores by delivering tailored, high-quality nursing care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
SGMC Health
06.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valdosta State Prison
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Observed vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Participated in infection control practices to ensure patient safety standards.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health Lakehaven
07.1993 - 07.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Valdosta Technical Institute
Valdosta, GA09-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
SGMC Health
06.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valdosta State Prison
08.2012 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health Lakehaven
07.1993 - 07.2012
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Valdosta Technical Institute