DAFFANY ARDOIN
Ville Platte,LA
Summary
Energetic and dedicated travel nurse with a personal commitment to quality patient care. Remarkable ability to perform multitasks, adapt to changes and quickly impact a team. Proven skills in assessing patient needs with compassion and providing direct and effective care to help improve the patient's overall health status. Ready to use my competent knowledge and skills to maximize safety and wellness in patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided care for over 50 residents per shift as charge nurse
- Worked flexible hours; mid shift, night shift, holiday shifts and circulated between assigned units
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Huron
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Proficiently led as charge nurse and provided care and treatments over two separate wings consisting of 30-36 residents total, while simultaneously managing care of 18-20 residents in attached assisted living facility.
- Administered medications and injections and monitored residents' response
- Remained in constant contact with all physicians, reporting unusual or urgent circumstances of residents' condition or environment to quickly assess and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Reported thorough and detailed information of shift and care provided during shift to oncoming nurse(s) to ensure residents' safety and continuity of care.
- Informed and educated residents and family about health conditions and care plan to increase chances for positive outcomes.
- Supervised and motivated 6 CNA's and Med Aids, per shift in delivering quality patient care.
- Scheduled appointments, made transportation arrangements, and called/faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refill medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Mountain View
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Charge nurse on 1st floor, adeptly handled all aspects of treatment to an average of 32 residents per shift, and frequently one nursing assistant.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and teamwork by assisting CNAs in answering call lights, helping with toileting needs, ambulation, and bed positioning to ensure safety and comfort of the residents
- Provided tracheostomy care/suctioning, post mortem care, catheterization and care, PEG tube feedings and medication administration, IV therapy, and monitored for proper functioning of pumps and infusion rate.
- Maintained food and fluid restrictions and monitored input and output of dialysis patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Received, recorded and transcribed orders.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Managed appointment calendar, and collected lab specimens for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Arrowhead
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensured proper administration of all medications including insulin & IM injections, oral solutions, ear drops, eye drops, nasal sprays, topical ointments, and nebulizer treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff to provide quality patient care and positive outcomes
- Provided interventions and education to residents to prevent injury and illnesses
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed and monitored wounds, performing wound care and dressing changes as ordered
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, input/output measurements, and lab specimens
- Delegated tasks and supervised care provided by nursing assistants
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark Of Lake Charles
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Overseen and provided quality care to 50+ residents, majority who required skilled services
- Evaluated the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments according to procedures
- Consulted with physicians about resident care, changes to care plans, new orders, etc
- Receive, record and transcribe orders
- Thoroughly communicated with off going and arriving staff to assure the continuum of quality care
- Delegated tasks and supervised care provided by nursing assistants
- Provided interventions and education to prevent injury and illnesses
- Reviewed resident’s care plans and assured these plans are followed
- Documented records per policy and procedures of the facility
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA12.2021
Skills
- Acute and Long Term Care
- Rehabilitation
- Safe Medication Administration
- Medication Side Effects/Adverse Reactions Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Disease Processes and Education
- Health Assessments
- Interpersonal skills
- Team Player
- Dependable and Flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Time Management
- EMR Systems
- Transcribing Orders
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Counting Narcotics
Certification
BLS Provider (AHA)
-expires 07/2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Huron
10.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Mountain View
08.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara Arrowhead
08.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark Of Lake Charles
02.2022 - 07.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
BLS Provider (AHA)
-expires 07/2024
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