DASHON KNOX
Broken Arrow,USA
Summary
Compassionate and highly dependable LPN with a gentle touch and caring attitude. Focused on treating everyone with dignity and respect. Strong clinical and interpersonal skills thrive in collaborative team environments. Contributes to the well-being of patients. Flexible schedule available during weekends and evenings for necessary care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Nurse
Tulsa Rehabilitation Hospital
Tulsa, OK
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals to ensure that all parties were informed of treatment goals and progress.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented patients'' progress to maintain accurate records for medical staff review.
- Delivered high-quality rehabilitative care, consistently exceeding established benchmarks for patient satisfaction scores.
- Supported Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in delivering high-quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting.
Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
Tulsa, OK
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cearu Medical Resort
Tulsa
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided comprehensive assistance with clinical procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Evaluated patient conditions to determine appropriate care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse (charge Nurse)
Emerald Care Center
Tulsa, OK
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed wound management tasks, facilitated procedures, and ensured accuracy in therapeutic applications.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Habilitation Specialist
Gatesway Foundation
Broken Arrow, OK
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
- Conferred with Co-workers to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
Education
Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKNursing (Lpn) -
Platt College
Tulsa, OK09.2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Medical chart documentation
- Errands
- Wound care maintenance
- Medication Management
- Supervising
- Overseeing
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Ethics
- Infection Control
- Postoperative Care
- Patient and family education
- Critical care nursing
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Rehab Nurse
Tulsa Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
04.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cearu Medical Resort
04.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (charge Nurse)
Emerald Care Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Habilitation Specialist
Gatesway Foundation
02.2015 - 07.2020
Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites
Tulsa Community College
Nursing (Lpn) -
Platt College