Dawonda Childs
Madison
Summary
An energetic self-starter who is a fast learner and can work independently or with a team. Can maintain a positive attitude under changing work circumstances. Possesses good work ethics and strong advocate on patient centered care. Medical professional ready for role of LPN Charge Nurse. Leveraged comprehensive nursing skills to ensure patient wellbeing and support medical staff. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for strong organizational abilities and compassionate patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Amberwood Care Center
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addington Place of Shiloh
12.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Table Games Dealer
Casino Queen
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Acknowledges, greets, and converses in English with all guests
- Provides fast, flawless, personalized service to players
- Maintains knowledge of all aspects of the games dealt
- Ensures appropriate game protection
- Ensures payouts are made quickly and accurately
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters
- Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable and exciting experience
Human Support Services
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Touchette
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Trained with CIS and ROCS bill for service programs
- First point of contact for patients to set up intake appointments for mental health, med management, and substance use services
- Able to provide local, outside resources by working together with local agencies and hospitals
- Billed and verified IL medicaid and 3rd party medicare programs
- Provided crisis intervention and therapeutic wrap around services, based on client's treatment plan
- Touchette
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Scanned, packed and shipped orders as they appeared on the computer screen
- Kept work area clean and organized
- Worked with PA's and managers to get all priority orders packed and shipped on time
- Picked orders on the scanner out of bins in the warehouse as requested
- Sort items that belonged to the same order, so that they could be packed out together
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
- Creative problem solving and decision making when dealing with customer issues
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times
- Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately
- Uphold high standards of productivity and quality in operations
Education
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Beck School of Practical Nursing
Red Bud, IL12-2023
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High School
East Saint Louis, IL05.2011
Skills
- Certified CPR Provider
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Adaptable Learning Ability
- MS Office
- Independent Self-Motivator
- Effective Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Amberwood Care Center
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addington Place of Shiloh
12.2023 - 10.2024
Table Games Dealer
Casino Queen
03.2022 - 02.2023
Human Support Services
11.2019 - 02.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
09.2016 - 11.2019
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2011 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High School
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Beck School of Practical Nursing
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