Claudia Lokant
Glasgow,VA
Summary
Personable and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses a solid understanding of critical care protocols and advanced life support techniques, along with proficiency in patient assessment and emergency response. Adept at leadership, fostering professional development among new staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurotrauma Intensive Care Register Nurse
LewisGale Medical Center
Salem, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, and other critical care equipment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary for appropriate intervention.
- Participated in regular rounds with interdisciplinary team members to discuss ongoing plans of care tailored specifically to patients' evolving needs.
RN Skilled Nursing
Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab
Buena Vista, Virginia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in a long-term and skilled environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal at Lexingon
Lexington, VA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for the efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing, and preventing complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Kentucky12-2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dabney S. Lancaster
Clifton Forge, Virginia05-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster
Buena Vista, Virginia05-2019
Skills
- Critical care management
- TNCC
- Sustained low-efficiency dialysis
- ACLS/PALS
- Neuroscience
- Charge nurse
Certification
• ACLS/PALS- American Heart Association/Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED)
• Neuroscience
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED)
• Neuroscience
Timeline
Neurotrauma Intensive Care Register Nurse
LewisGale Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
RN Skilled Nursing
Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab
05.2022 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal at Lexingon
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dabney S. Lancaster
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster