LAKEISHA MORRIS
Odenville,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in long term and assisted living settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
MONARK GROVE at GREYSTONE
HOOVER, AL
03.2022 - Current
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
COL ROBERT L HOWARD STATE VETERANS HOME
Pell City, AL
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NORTHWAY HEALTH and REHABILITATION
Birmingham, AL
04.2000 - 06.2017
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
Fortis College -HOMEWOOD
Homewood, AL05-2014
High School Diploma -
Phillips High School
Birmingham, AL05-1997
Skills
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Samples Collection
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Preventive Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Documenting Incidents
- Medication Dispensing
- Vital Signs
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Catheter Care
- Breathing Treatments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
MONARK GROVE at GREYSTONE
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
COL ROBERT L HOWARD STATE VETERANS HOME
02.2020 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
NORTHWAY HEALTH and REHABILITATION
04.2000 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - NURSING
Fortis College -HOMEWOOD
High School Diploma -
Phillips High School
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