Arlissa Henderson
Northport,USA
Summary
Achieved high patient satisfaction through dedicated care in long-term, psychiatric and office settings. Enhanced operational efficiency in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Contributed to public health by facilitating successful on-site flu clinics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Tuskaloosa Internal Medicine
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and compliance.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting changes in health status and reporting to physicians.
- Coordinated patient care plans by collaborating with healthcare team members for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, reducing wait times for patients and improving workflow efficiency.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
LPN
Aspire of West AL
Northport, AL
04.2021 - Current
- Taking a patient's temperature, blood pressure, and other vital statistics
- Completing basic patient care tasks, such as changing a bandage or inserting a catheter
- Observing the patient for changes in their health, mood, and behavior, and subsequently reporting any concerns to an RN Unit Manager or the Physician on duty
- Preparing patients for their care, describing procedures ordered by their physicians, and listening to any concerns or grievances they have
- Administering medication to patients as prescribed by their physicians
- Providing patients with immunizations
- Working with or mentoring CNA's or NA's to provide optimal care to our patients
LPN Travel Nurse
AMT Staffing
Birmingham, AL
12.2019 - Current
- Assist AMT with staffing at different facilities including but not limited to LTC, ALF, Acute Care and vaccinations.
- Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff
- Performing ongoing assessments of residents' physical and mental health
- Admitting new residents
- Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff
- Prepare and administer patient medications/treatments as prescribed.
LPN
Passport Health
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - Current
- Strong knowledge of flu vaccines including storage requirements
- Extensive understanding of vaccine safety control procedures
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Adept at monitoring patients during the process of administering shots
- Respectable ability to communicate with patients
- Implemented infection-control policies and procedures.
- Confirmed patient info before administering shots.
- Complied with recording and reporting standards.
- Ensured that patients received the proper dosage of the flu vaccine
LPN Cart Nurse
The Landings of Northport
Northport, AL
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for oversight of all personal care/clinical services and medication delivery services to residents on a day-to-day basis as required by the state regulations and Management policies.
- Maintain responsibility for development, implementation, modification and communication of all resident assessments and care plans.
- Participate in resident and family care conferences.
- Serve as liaison between resident, family, physician and other health care providers regarding health care issues.
- Ensure that changes in resident conditions are evaluated, reported, monitored, and documented with follow up to assure interventions are implemented and documented.
- Perform care procedures within the scope of practice as allowed by state law and in compliance with Affinity policy.
- Provide oversight of the medication management systems and ensure that Medications Aides are competently trained and that medications are available, dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that the Medication Administration Records (MARs) are accurate and complete and that all medications are current, properly stored and properly disposed of when discontinued.
- Maintain an accurate and sufficient inventory of all care supplies including all infection control supplies plus incontinent supplies, and follow established purchasing protocols.
LPN
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility (AHR)
Tuscaloosa, AL
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepare and administer patient medications/treatments as prescribed. Evaluate patients prior to and after administering PRN medications.
- Provide direct care to patients in accordance with patients' plan of care.
- Accept/transcribe/clarify physician's orders. Complete applicable forms.
- Instruct/educate patients concerning patient medications, treatments, adaptive medical use and general/discharge plan care.
- Maintain clean and orderly medication/treatment rooms/carts, properly dispose of expired medications, check equipment availability/functioning, maintain appropriate stock levels of supplies, dispose of medical waste, and adhere to universal precaution guidelines.
LPN Charge Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing Home
Northport, AL
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Providing direct care to patients including but not limited to, medication administration, treatments, medication monitoring, supervising CNAs, notifying MD of any changes in patient behavior or adverse reactions to medications under supervision of RN.
Education
Lpn - undefined
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2016
Advanced diploma - undefined
Greene County High
Euatw, AL05.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Injections
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Tuskaloosa Internal Medicine
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Aspire of West AL
04.2021 - Current
LPN Travel Nurse
AMT Staffing
12.2019 - Current
LPN
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility (AHR)
10.2019 - 05.2020
LPN
Passport Health
08.2019 - Current
LPN Cart Nurse
The Landings of Northport
03.2019 - 12.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing Home
01.2017 - 03.2019
Lpn - undefined
Shelton State Community College
Advanced diploma - undefined
Greene County High