DEMETRIA ANTHONY
Massillon
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with hands-on experience in diverse specialties, actively pursuing RN licensure. Offers expanded clinical competencies and strong assessment skills. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and enhancing satisfaction while applying LPN experience alongside new RN-level skills to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Healthcare Services
Massillon
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered 25 skilled nursing visits weekly, providing comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and direct patient care in the home setting.
- Executed safe and accurate medication administration, monitoring therapeutic response and adverse effects to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced wound care—dressing changes, infection monitoring, and patient teaching—to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication regimens, safety, and home‑based care techniques to improve independence and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to revise care plans and address changes in patient condition, ensuring continuity of care.
- Produced comprehensive clinical documentation to enhance care coordination and support compliance with reimbursement and regulatory standards.
- Prioritized patient safety by conducting environmental assessments, identifying risks, and implementing preventive interventions during each home visit.
Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT Float
Department of Veterans Affairs
Canton
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered high‑quality nursing care across multiple primary and specialty clinics, adapting quickly to changing patient volumes and staffing needs within the VA healthcare system.
- Supported providers by performing examinations, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures to promote accurate diagnosis and optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and processed 50–65 patient specimens daily (blood, urine, stool) and conducted routine laboratory testing, ensuring adherence to VA and clinical guidelines for accurate results.
- Maintained unwavering HIPAA compliance across in‑person, telephone, and tele‑health encounters, ensuring protection of veteran privacy and sensitive health information.
- Provided clinical coverage across eight departments—gynecology, primary care, laboratory, mental health, injection clinic, dermatology, tele-health, and shot clinic—demonstrating versatility and responsiveness to patient needs.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare and social service teams to assess veteran needs, coordinate resources, and support holistic, patient‑centered care.
- Facilitated timely communication among veterans, families, and healthcare providers, enhancing continuity of care and contributing to improved health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Clinics
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lexington
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared and administered injections in accordance with VA protocols, ensuring safe technique, accurate documentation, and patient education regarding medication purpose and potential side effects.
- Managed 30–40 patient intakes daily, performing accurate vital signs, verifying patient identity using two identifiers, and preparing veterans for specialty evaluations and procedures.
- Optimized clinic flow by organizing exam rooms, preparing equipment, and coordinating patient movement between diagnostic and specialty service areas.
- Facilitated communication with veterans, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, fostering understanding, trust, and continuity of care.
- Led training sessions for staff on the proper use and care of oral suctioning equipment, confirming that all supplies were current, functional, and compliant with clinical standards.
- Collaborated with logistics staff to reorganize outpatient specialty supply closet, streamlining supply locations and ensuring essential materials were readily accessible for clinical staff.
Education
LPN-ADN -
Kent State University Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH05-2026
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Portage Lakes Career Center
Uniontown, OH09-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs interpretation
- EHR systems proficiency
- Specimen collection and point‑of‑care testing
- Diagnostic test preparation and procedural assistance
- Specimen collection
Personal Information
Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning to Registered Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Healthcare Services
07.2025 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT Float
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Clinics
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2022 - 12.2023
LPN-ADN -
Kent State University Tuscarawas
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Portage Lakes Career Center