Natasha Gray
Manchester,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional specializing in triage and wound care, recognized for exceptional communication and meticulous organizational skills. Proven ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining sound judgment. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment through strong interpersonal relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Deaconess Home Health
Mount Juliet, TN
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments. Including wound vacs.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Obtained IV certification.
Senior Helper
Senior Helpers
Hendersonville, TN
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets while ensuring that nutritional needs were met.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders and monitored effects of medication on client's behavior or physical condition.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Provided assistance with mobility issues including transfers from bed to wheelchair and walker .
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Logistics Team Member
Genco Fedex
Lebanon, TN
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times, reducing shortages and overages.
- Coordinated with customs brokers to ensure smooth and compliant international shipments.
- Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Assisted in the coordination of shipments, ensuring all documentation was accurate and up to date.
- Directed and supported compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
- Stayed informed of logistics technology advances to apply appropriate solutions and improve processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Hartsville, TN12-2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Nashville, TN12-2013
Skills
- Catheter care
- Clinical decision making
- Diabetes management
- IV therapy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient documentation
- Home healthcare
- Medical equipment operation
- Infection control
- Neurological care
- Respiratory care
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- IV certification
Timeline
LPN
Deaconess Home Health
03.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Helper
Senior Helpers
06.2019 - 06.2020
Logistics Team Member
Genco Fedex
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
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