Chyna Thornton
Cusseta,GA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience in hospital setting. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Monitor heart changes on telemetry patients
- Monitor drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, lasix, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Bumax..
- Hang antibiotics
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Evaluate patient status if needing to be moved to higher level of care
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluate the care for patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens At Calvary
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels of approximately 20 plus patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications, and insulin
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens At Calvary
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under assisted living care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA06.2023
Associate of Science - Health Science
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12.2022
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Charting and Recording
- Medication administration
- Immunization administration
- Communication
- Patient safety
- Dressing change
- Rectal tube insertion
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens At Calvary
08.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Gardens At Calvary
02.2021 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Associate of Science - Health Science
Columbus Technical College
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