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Chanda Hill

Hampton,VA

Summary

Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and a passion for process improvement efforts. Patient, empathetic and driven new licensed practical nurse with over 20 years of health care experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse

Universal Healthcare Services
12.2023 - Current
  • Administers nursing care to patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
  • Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment foe staff and patients

Mental Health Technician

Universal Healthcare Services
02.2016 - 12.2023
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
04.2012 - 01.2016
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.

Dialysis Star Caregiver

DaVita
04.2004 - 12.2011
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Education

LPN Certification - License Practical Nurse

New Horizons Regional Education Center

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Certified Dialysis Tech And Phlebotomist - Health Sciences

Riverside Health Systems School of Health/Medical
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Checking and monitoring vital signs
  • Effective communicator
  • Excellent critical thinker and problem solver
  • Teamwork and dependable
  • ethics and confidential

Timeline

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse

Universal Healthcare Services
12.2023 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Universal Healthcare Services
02.2016 - 12.2023

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
04.2012 - 01.2016

Dialysis Star Caregiver

DaVita
04.2004 - 12.2011

LPN Certification - License Practical Nurse

New Horizons Regional Education Center

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management

University of Phoenix

Certified Dialysis Tech And Phlebotomist - Health Sciences

Riverside Health Systems School of Health/Medical
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