CHEROKEE HINES-LOVETT
Rochester,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse, looking to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse position to provide high-quality patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Med Travel Staffing
02.2022 - Current
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Perform routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administer controlled narcotics, insert IVs, and perform catheterizations.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AXM Healtcare Travel Staffing
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided pediatric patients with basic care and treatments, including obtaining vital signs, performing wound care, pain management, and infection treatments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Reinforced education to residents and their families
- Monitored and observed patients and reported any concerns to supervising RN or provider
- Administered medications, breathing treatments, oxygen, and provided tracheostomy and wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Ambulatory Technologist
Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked with physicians to protocol exams
- Transported patients to surgery or ICU post CT scan
- Facilitated trauma schedule based on severity of injuries.
Graduate Practical Nurse
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Reinforced education to residents and their families
- Monitored and observed patients and reported any concerns to supervising RN or provider
- Administered medications, breathing treatments, oxygen, and provided tracheostomy and wound care.
Graduate Practical Nurse
Hill Haven Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Reinforced education to residents and their families
- Monitored and observed patients and reported any concerns to supervising RN or provider
- Administered medications, breathing treatments, oxygen, and provided tracheostomy and wound care.
Radiology Assistant
Highland Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Delivered oral contrast to nurses
- Conducted and documented workups prior to exam
- Brought emergency department patients to their CT scan and explained procedures to them
Patient Safety Assistant
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2020
- Stocked nursing unit and kept it organized
- Stopped patients from pulling out important lines
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare team members, fostering a culture of patient safety and accountability.
- Conducted timely incident reports as needed, allowing for swift resolution of potential safety concerns or hazards within the facility.
Housekeeper
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Stocked hygiene products throughout facility
- Cleaned common areas, offices, and resident's rooms
- Emptied facility of medical waste and biohazard waste.
Lab Assistant
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Autoclaved lab material
- Disposed plastic and Biohazard waste
- Made sure lab was sufficiently supplied with necessary reagents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Rochester, NY11.2020
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY2019
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY2015
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure Expert
- Documentation Expert
- Effective Time Management Expert
- Wound Care Expert
- GI feeding and tube care Expert
- IV placement and maintenance Expert
- Medication administration via Alaris infusion pump Expert
- Epic Systems
- Diabetes management
- Staff Supervision
- Pediatric Care
- Specimen Collection
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AXM Healtcare Travel Staffing
12.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Med Travel Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Practical Nurse
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Practical Nurse
Hill Haven Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
Ambulatory Technologist
Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
Radiology Assistant
Highland Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2021
Housekeeper
Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 12.2019
Lab Assistant
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
09.2016 - 05.2018
Patient Safety Assistant
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
University At Buffalo
Roberts Wesleyan College
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