Claudette Gholston
Lewisville,United States
Summary
Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital, clinical, and home care environment.
Utilizes effective communication to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Tarrant County Public Health
Arlington, TX
11.2018 - Current
- Screening and Immunizing Infants and Children.
- Gathers information and completes reports.
- Stocks supplies and handles biological materials.
- Provides information, education, and referrals to the general public,
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
Viva Pediatric
Dallas, TX
06.2012 - Current
- Provide in home nursing care for special needs children (vital signs, assessment, gastric button feedings, hygiene care).
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
At Home Health Care
Rowlett, TX
08.2007 - 05.2024
- Provide in home nursing care for special needs children (vital signs, assessment, gastric button feedings, hygiene care).
- Educated families on patient care techniques and health management strategies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
Dallas County Health Department
Dallas, TX
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Screening and Immunizing Infants and Children.
- Gathers information and completes reports.
- Stocks supplies and handles biological materials.
- Provides information, education, and referrals to the general public,
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
12.2007 - 08.2009
- Immunizations (children and adults).
- Assist PNP and RN's in Well Children Clinic with: weighs and measurements; vital signs; new born screening and lead testing.
- Gathers information and completes reports.
- Stocks supplies and handles biological materials.
- Provides information, education, and referrals to the general public,
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LPN
Saint Francis Medical Center
Monroe, LA
08.1999 - 06.2007
- Med-Surgery Unit floor nurse: patient admission processing; patient assessments; documentation; administering pulmonary care; administering medications; initiate and maintain IV therapy; prepare patients for operative/invasive procedures; provide health care education to patient and families; whole blood glucose testing and phlebotomy; wound care/treatments; assist and communicate with physicians and other hospital staff; perform responsibilities in cardiac arrest and disaster situations; work with computer system ordering test and receiving results.
LPN
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
West Monroe, LA
03.1998 - 11.2000
- Med-Surgery Unit floor nurse: patient admission processing; patient assessments; documentation; administering pulmonary care; administering medications; initiate and maintain IV therapy; prepare patients for operative/invasive procedures; provide health care education to patient and families; whole blood glucose testing and phlebotomy; wound care/treatments; assist and communicate with physicians and other hospital staff; perform responsibilities in cardiac arrest and disaster situations; work with computer system ordering test and receiving results.
LPN
Lincoln Park Nursing Home
Monroe, LA
03.1997 - 03.1998
- Patient assessments; administered medication; documentation; wound care/treatment; communicate with physicians and other staff concerning patients care; perform responsibilities in cardiac arrest and disaster situations.
LVN
Christus Schumpert Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
02.1996 - 09.1996
- Telemetry Unit floor nurse: patient admission processing; patient assessment; documentation; administering medication; initiate and maintain IV therapy; prepare patients for operative/invasive procedures; provide health care education to patient and family; assist and communicate with physicians and other hospital staff; perform responsibilities in cardiac arrest and disaster situations; work with computer system ordering test and receiving results.
LVN
Dallas County Sheriff Department
Dallas, TX
10.1992 - 02.1996
- Medical assessments; administered medication; first aide; documentation; communicate and assist physician, other medical staff and correctional staff.
LPN
LSU Medical Center
Monroe, LA
02.1991 - 08.1992
- Med-Surgery Unit floor nurse: patient admission processing; patient assessments; documentation; administering pulmonary care; administering medications; initiate and maintain IV therapy; prepare patients for operative/invasive procedures; provide health care education to patient and families; whole blood glucose testing and phlebotomy; wound care/treatments; assist and communicate with physicians and other hospital staff; perform responsibilities in cardiac arrest and disaster situations; work with computer system ordering test and receiving results.
Education
Practical Nursing
Delta Ouachita Vocational and Technical Training
West Monroe, LA, US01-1992
Nursing
Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TX, United States05-2009
General Studies
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA, United States08-1998
Nursing
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX, United States12-1996
Nursing
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA, United States07-1987
High school diploma - undefined
Carroll High School
Monroe, LA, United States01-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric and Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Reporting and documentation
- Immunization administration
- Charting and recording
- Emergency response
Timeline
LVN
Tarrant County Public Health
11.2018 - Current
LVN
Viva Pediatric
06.2012 - Current
LVN
Dallas County Health Department
08.2009 - 12.2010
LVN
City of Dallas
12.2007 - 08.2009
LVN
At Home Health Care
08.2007 - 05.2024
LPN
Saint Francis Medical Center
08.1999 - 06.2007
LPN
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
03.1998 - 11.2000
LPN
Lincoln Park Nursing Home
03.1997 - 03.1998
LVN
Christus Schumpert Medical Center
02.1996 - 09.1996
LVN
Dallas County Sheriff Department
10.1992 - 02.1996
LPN
LSU Medical Center
02.1991 - 08.1992
Nursing
Dallas County Community College
General Studies
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Nursing
Collin County Community College
Nursing
University of Louisiana at Monroe
High school diploma - undefined
Carroll High School
Practical Nursing
Delta Ouachita Vocational and Technical Training