COLEEN CUMMINGS
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment and excellent clinical abilities. 'Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN ICU/ER
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Medical /Surgical Floor, Telemetry/Cardiac Floor, ICU Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN Inpatient and ER
Avail Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Imperial Health Urgent Care
06.2013 - 11.2017
- Patient Vitals, Assist with minor procedures, Occupational Medicine, Start IV, administer fluids, Phlebotomy
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Student Associate Nurse Degree - Registered Nursing
Sowela Community College
Lake Charles, LA05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jeff Davis Vocational School
Jennings, LA06.1993
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Infection Control Measures
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Compassionate Communication
- Seizure Management
- Clinical Judgment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Intravenous Therapy
Certification
Basic Life Support/American Heart Association/Exp. 5/2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/America Heart Association/Exp. 5/25
Pediatric Advanced Life Support/American Heart Association/Exp.5/25
Timeline
LPN Inpatient and ER
Avail Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
LPN ICU/ER
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
04.2021 - Current
LPN
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Imperial Health Urgent Care
06.2013 - 11.2017
Student Associate Nurse Degree - Registered Nursing
Sowela Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jeff Davis Vocational School