Destani Cotton
United States,ME
Summary
A Licensed Practical Nurse motivated and talented individual seeking a position which provides opportunity to contribute fulfilling patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mt.Joseph at Waterville
11.2025 - Current
- Medication administration
- Utilized SBARs to communicate with providers
- Monitor resident’s symptoms, performed treatments and documented clinical observations
- Educated residents on health management
- Provided compassionate and efficient care
- Utilize EHR system to document confidential information
- Ensured adherence to facility’s protocol
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benchmark Senior Living
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status.
- Provided wound care and assisted in the management of chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brewer Rehabilitation
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Restock and medication audits
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corrections Nurse
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintaining medical supplies
- Limiting the use of dangerous instruments
- Assessing patient health
- Administering treatments
- Providing healthcare advice
- Educating inmates on health and safety
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Case Management
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitor for client condition(s) in home setting.
- Implement treatment and documented SOAPIER notes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piper Shores
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Process physician orders.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
- Patient teaching.
- Provide customer service.
- Perform ADLs.
- Medication Administration.
- Document progress notes.
- Perform wound care.
Student Clinical/ Preceptorship
Central Maine Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Acquire clinical experience in a med-surgical unit.
- Follow and assist registered nurse’s with care plans.
- Monitor patient lab values and condition status.
- Record vital signs.
- Administer medications.
- Monitor for adverse effects.
- Managed intravenous care.
- Provide patient comfort.
- Obtain Vital signs.
Education
Community Health Worker
Tufts University
Boston, MALicensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions
Lewiston, Maine12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Vocational Education
Bangor, ME01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant Vocational Trade - undefined
01.2009
Skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Tact communication
- Hold Practical Nursing knowledge
- CPR First Aid
- Disease management
- Infection Control
- Geriatrics population experience
- Hold knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- CSI Support & Development
- Volunteered to create a healthy and productive environment.
- 12 years involved in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am now seeking supportive team support and a productive environment where I can continue to excel.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mt.Joseph at Waterville
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benchmark Senior Living
02.2025 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corrections Nurse
07.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brewer Rehabilitation
10.2023 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Case Management
05.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piper Shores
02.2023 - 05.2023
Student Clinical/ Preceptorship
Central Maine Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant Vocational Trade - undefined
High School Diploma - undefined
Vocational Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions
Community Health Worker
Tufts University