Coretta Saunders
Durham,North Carolina
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adapt 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
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Improving patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assisting with appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitating efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managing time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex patient situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop appropriate action plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Competent Medical Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, conditions, and treatments to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities in collaboration with case managers to facilitate seamless transitions between healthcare settings for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
One Stop Travel Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, contributing to efficient patient care delivery.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quality Staffing Solutions
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Healthcare
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC07.2021
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Jordan High School
Durham, NC05.2001
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Responsible and Dependable
- Critical Thinking and analytical thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient support
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Performance monitoring
- Medical Paperwork Processing
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Competent Medical Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
One Stop Travel Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quality Staffing Solutions
09.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Healthcare
Durham Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Jordan High School