LaKeisha Lennix
LaPlace,LA
Summary
Patient-focused nurse offering 11-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau St James Rehab
Lutcher, LA
02.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
St. Joseph Of Harahan
Harahan , LA
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed the weight and restorative program. Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trending and tracking with infections
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Covid-19, Influenza out-break etc.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Infection Control Nurse
Twin Oaks Nursing And Convalescent
Laplace, LA
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trending and tracking with infections
LPN Floor Nurse
Twin Oaks Nursing And Convalescent
Laplace, LA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized AHT to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Medication Nurse
Seaside Mental Health
Gonzales, LA
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Floor Nurse
Chateau St. James Rehab And Retirement
Lutcher, LA
11.2011 - 04.2012
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Anthony's Skilled Nursing And Rehab
Metairie, Louisiana
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Education
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College Of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA02.2010
Skills
- Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Infection Control
- Teamwork
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Long-Term Care
- Treatment Planning
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Acute Care
- Patient Information Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Medication Management
- Home Health Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Infection Control Preventionist License - 05/2019
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau St James Rehab
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
St. Joseph Of Harahan
03.2017 - 01.2021
Infection Control Nurse
Twin Oaks Nursing And Convalescent
01.2014 - 02.2017
LPN Floor Nurse
Twin Oaks Nursing And Convalescent
09.2013 - 01.2014
Medication Nurse
Seaside Mental Health
04.2012 - 08.2013
Floor Nurse
Chateau St. James Rehab And Retirement
11.2011 - 04.2012
LPN Floor Nurse
St. Anthony's Skilled Nursing And Rehab
04.2010 - 08.2011
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College Of Arts & Technology
- Infection Control Preventionist License - 05/2019
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