Caliethia Phillips
Demopolis,United States
Summary
Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Greene Co Health System
Eutaw, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Developed strategies for reducing costs without compromising the quality of patient care services offered.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
Contract LPN
DCH Northport Medical Center
Northport, AL
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Performed nursing assessments on assigned patients according to accepted standards of practice.
- Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as changing dressings, taking vital signs, administering injections, and collecting samples for testing.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN Charge Nurse
Greene co Health System
Eutaw, AL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Contract Lpn Charge Nurse
Nhs Management
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 101-bed nursing home.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
CNA
Avesta Care
Montgomery, AL
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
COVID-19 Tester
Clipboard Health
Demopolis, AL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Adhered to universal protocol precautions when disposing of contaminated items while performing phlebotomy or laboratory procedures.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
Med Pass Asstanint
Southland Nursing Home
Marion, Alabama (AL)
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
Sleep Lab Technician
Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital
Demopolis, AL
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Reviewed medical records for each patient and collaborated with nursing team to adjust and optimize respiratory therapies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
Production Worker
Georgia-Pacific
Pennington, AL
07.2015 - 04.2019
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
06.2008 - 11.2012
- Managed and provided assistance to soldiers in materials management, logistics and supply.
- Confirmed proper unloading of incoming supplies and equipment and placed in respective storage areas.
- Established and oversaw stock lists, inventory records and supply records.
- Created maintenance work orders and reported equipment readiness and availability. Coordinated and communicated equipment dispatch schedules to stakeholders and supervisors.
- Generated reports on personnel and equipment availability, storage space, relocation of materials and warehouse denials.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL08-2024
LPN -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma, AL08.2020
Associate of Arts -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma, AL05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna
Tennessee Health Career
Clarksville, TN08.2012
High School Diploma -
Demopolis High School
Demopolis, AL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Train employees
- Medication administration
- Clinical procedures
- Care plans
- Patient charting
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Greene Co Health System
08.2024 - Current
Contract LPN
DCH Northport Medical Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Greene co Health System
08.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Avesta Care
05.2021 - 02.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - 05.2021
Contract Lpn Charge Nurse
Nhs Management
12.2020 - 10.2023
Med Pass Asstanint
Southland Nursing Home
04.2020 - 12.2020
Sleep Lab Technician
Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
Production Worker
Georgia-Pacific
07.2015 - 04.2019
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Army
06.2008 - 11.2012
LPN -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Associate of Arts -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna
Tennessee Health Career
High School Diploma -
Demopolis High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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