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Overview
Work History
Education
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Cilicia Quinn

Douglasville,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate, seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse showcasing extensive experience in acute and chronic condition management, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through. Exhibiting excellent administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with Doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families. Demonstrating a commitment to excellence in nursing.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse Med Surgical

Aya Healthcare/Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Licensed Practical Nurse for a team on Med Surg. Assigned to a pod that housed 10-12 patients and was staffed with 2 RNs, 1 LPN, and occasionally a Patient Care Tech. The LPN was assigned direct patient care for 4-6 patients on the pod.
  • Provided total patient care for a 10 patient Extended Care and Rehabilitation pod
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, intake and output, chest tubes, intravenous drips and blood products, performing catheterizations, and documenting relevant information.
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Assisted with patient feeding and all ADLs
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Facilitated efficient communication with the Physician, RNs, patients, families, and other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Travel Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility

Aya Healthcare/Lee Health Park Rehab & Care Center
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assigned 9 -17 patients on a Rehab and a Long Term Care Unit
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected a diverse patient population's unique values, beliefs, and traditions
  • Performed and documented daily assessments on each patient
  • Reported abnormal findings and critical changes in patient's condition to the RN and/or the Physician recording changes in medical records
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications to include controlled narcotics, monitoring vital signs, monitoring intake and output, monitoring blood glucose, and documenting relevant information.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages
  • Educated patients and families on medical diagnosis, health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, assisted with procedures, gathered lab specimens, inserted IVs, administered IVFs for hydration, monitored blood glucose, assisted with ADLs, performed catheterizations, obtained EKGs, and provided a detailed oral hand-off report each shift
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Augusta University Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2022
  • Managed and operated the Medicine Infusion Outpatient Clinic under supervision of in-house RN
  • Coordinated care and infusions with Physicians, Specialty Clinics, and RN
  • Serviced Specialty Clinics for Nephrology, Dermatology, Renal Transplant, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary, Urology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Opthalmology, Medicine Continuity Internal Medicine Resident Clinic, Bone Density, Gastroenterology, Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Adrenal Clinic, Neurology/Neuroscience, Fertility, Plastic Surgery, Travel Clinic, and Vaccination Clinic
  • Scheduled all patients (5 to 10 patients daily in a 4 chair room)
  • Ordered all medications from Specialty Pharmacies
  • Ensured correct ICD-10 codes, insurance coverage for medications, and room charges for all patients
  • Obtained and transcribed medication orders for all patients
  • Assisted with development of new infusion orders, policies, procedures, and processes for Augusta University Hospital and Outpatient Clinics
  • Involved in documentation improvement process for the hospital and outpatient clinics
  • Performed audits on documentation and daily logs
  • Participated in Study Drug Research Trials for Neurology and Infectious Diseases
  • Sited IVs, accessed central lines, and performed routine central line care
  • Administered and monitored all scheduled injectable Biologics, B12 shots, vaccinations, Lupron, Aranesp/Epogen/Procrit for hospital and outpatient clinics
  • Administered and monitored IV Biologics, iron therapies, Immune Globulin, IV antibiotic therapies, IVF, blood and blood transfusion products, and anti-emetics
  • Obtained and monitored labs for all patients
  • Entered medication and room charges for each patient daily
  • Managed floor stock
  • Completed Preceptor Class
  • Oriented new staff (RN, LPN, CMA, and Practicum/Extern Nursing Students
  • Acted as resource person for outpatient and infusion clinics by providing education regarding unit based processes and procedures
  • Performed routine assessments and vital signs for each patient and documenting results
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Reported all abnormal findings to RN and Physician
  • Infection Control Compliance
  • Endocrinology Triage

Shift Supervisor

Camilla Walk Assisted Living Facility
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care for 90 bed facility
  • Facilitated seamless shift transitions by establishing clear handoff procedures between incoming and outgoing nursing staff members.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and their families during difficult times, serving as a key resource in addressing concerns or questions about the treatment process.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and reported changes to RN and assigned Physician
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Filled positions where there was a need due to staff shortages such as housekeeping, dining room attendant, CNA, Medical Assistant and Activities Coordinator
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, monitored blood glucose, dressed wounds, and managed catheters
  • Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding process for new nursing staff members to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all nursing activities for accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinated with other departments within the healthcare facility to ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients by addressing any gaps or barriers in service delivery.
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.

Intermediate/Transitional Care

Wills Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Under the supervision of an in-house RN Supervisor, managed 7 patients. 2 to 3 of the 7 were critically ill or ventilated requiring complex care and awaiting transfer to a facility with a higher level of care
  • Administered and monitored cardiac drips, insulin drips, TPA, heparin drips, antipsychotics, diuretics, benzodiazepines, hypertonic saline, electrolytes, narcotics, paralytics, sedatives, and IVF
  • Monitored Telemetry, oral airways, inserted IVs, accessed ports, and performed catheterizations and central line care
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, EKGs, and lab results
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Provided compassionate End of life Care
  • Assisted with supervision of unlicensed staff
  • Assisted patients with ADLs
  • Provided prompt response to emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients and prevent further complications.
  • Maintained accurate medical records by diligently documenting assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient progress.
  • Assisted physicians during diagnostic procedures and treatments, providing skilled support for optimal results.

ICU Nurse

Wills Memorial Hospital
03.2003 - 04.2014
  • 6 bed unit operated by two nurses (1 RN and 1 LPN) each 12 hour shift that provided total care for 3 patients each
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns
  • Monitored proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators, feeding tubes, chest tubes, hemodialysis machines, hyperthermia/hypothermia blankets, ICP monitors, art-lines, central lines, Telemetry monitors, femoral catheters, foley catheters, and ET tubes.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Skilled in critical thinking, documentation, drips, titration, IV insertion, arterial sticks, phlebotomy, CPR, monitoring and documentation of restraints, monitoring vital signs and intake and output, and patient and family education
  • Delivered updates in patient status to patient, charge nurse, and Physician documenting changes
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical Surgical

Wills Memorial Hospital
02.1993 - 03.2003
  • Delivered tailored nursing care to 7 patients suffering from multiple diagnosis to comply with policies and regulations
  • Report changes in patient's condition to RN and/or Physician
  • Participated in bedside reporting and hand off at change of shift and for patient transfers
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
  • Identified irregular Telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans
  • Calculated and administered IV, oral, intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications monitoring for adverse side effects
  • Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medications
  • Cared for wounds, inserted IVs, nasogastric tubes, performed catheterizations, monitored vital signs and blood glucose, provided treatments, assisted with procedures, and documented relevant information
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
09.1992

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent organization abilities
  • Active listener
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Detail oriented
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient advocate
  • Epic
  • Cerner
  • Omnicell
  • Pyxis

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse License
  • Compact Licensed Practical Nurse License
  • BLS
  • IV and Central Line Certification

Timeline

Travel Nurse Med Surgical

Aya Healthcare/Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023

Travel Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility

Aya Healthcare/Lee Health Park Rehab & Care Center
07.2022 - 01.2023

Shift Supervisor

Camilla Walk Assisted Living Facility
03.2019 - 05.2020

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Augusta University Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2022

Intermediate/Transitional Care

Wills Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2016

ICU Nurse

Wills Memorial Hospital
03.2003 - 04.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical Surgical

Wills Memorial Hospital
02.1993 - 03.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Athens Technical College

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