Chaneka-Simone Parker
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Compassionate Nurse offering 10 years of patient care and advocacy. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
ShiftMed
01.2022 - Current
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using EMR.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and wound treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for 28 Covid-19 positive dementia patients on skilled nursing unit from onset of diagnosis until determined all residents tested negative
- Cared for 12 Covid-19 positive assisted living patients from onset of diagnosis until determined all residents test negative
Travel LPN
Nightingale Nursing Agency
02.2019 - Current
- Crisis: cared for patients with Covid-19 and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EMR including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN Charge Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator
Accordius Health
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for employees each year.
LPN Charge Nurse
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Living Arts Institute
Winston Salem, NC06.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - LPN
ECPI University
Greensboro, NC10.2017
Skills
- Tracheotomy Management & Care
- Transcribing Orders
- Adapting to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills to ensure continuity of care
- Ability to go the extra mile during extremely stressful situations
- EMR documentation
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Time management & stamina
- IV & Clysis insertion
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
ShiftMed
01.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator
Accordius Health
01.2020 - 12.2023
Travel LPN
Nightingale Nursing Agency
02.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
06.2018 - 12.2023
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Living Arts Institute
Associate Degree in Nursing - LPN
ECPI University
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