Chiquita Cox LPN
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Long term care, Geriatrics, mental health patient care for 11 years. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
WARNER ROBINS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Warner Robins, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Lpn
Gentiva Home Health and Hospice
Enterprise, AL
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN Charge Nurse
Enterprise health and rehab
Enterprise, AL
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
LPN
SCM - Perry, GA
06.2018 - 2022
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Guardian Care Nursing Home
Orlando, FL
2017 - 2018
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Floor Nurse
One west
2019 - 2021
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
LPN - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL12-2014
Skills
- Lpn charge nurse (11 years)
- LPN
- LVN
- Experience Administering Injections
- Transcription
- EMR Systems
- Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- Hospice Care
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Geriatric Care
- Community Health
- Home Health Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
Certification
- LPN
- LVN
Languages
English
Professional
Nursing Licenses
LPN
Roles And Responsibilities
Charge Nurse
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
WARNER ROBINS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
01.2023 - Current
LPN
SCM - Perry, GA
06.2018 - 2022
Lpn
Gentiva Home Health and Hospice
08.2015 - 12.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Enterprise health and rehab
01.2014 - 10.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Guardian Care Nursing Home
2017 - 2018
LPN Floor Nurse
One west
2019 - 2021
LPN - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
- LPN
- LVN
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