Destiny Porter
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Children's Of Mississippi Pediatric Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
ER Technician
Singing River Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Work with doctors and nurses and provide technical support for patient care
- Clean and stock rooms and carts with appropriate medical supplies and equipment
- Change linen as necessary
- Transport patients to other departments in the hospital
- Help with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Obtain and document a patient's vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring
- Assist with positioning patients, applying orthopedic dressing and splints
- Measuring and fitting canes and crutches and teaching patients how to use them
- Assisting with administrative duties such as patient transfers and discharges
- Making sure that the correct documentation is filled out.
CNA
Canon Hospice
01.2018 - 05.2026
- Provided home nursing care for terminally ill patients
- Developed and implemented personalized patient care plans
- Sorted and allocated patient care problems
- Ordered supplies for patient care at home and maintained details
- Keenly observed patients and informed families about their last days
- Assist with patient's ADLs
- Assist with transfer from bed to wheelchair
- Giving bed baths/assisting clients in the shower.
CNA
Pearl River County Nursing Home and Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Giving bed baths
- Assisting residents with ADLs
- Assisting with feedings
- Providing emotional support to residents and their families.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS07.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Computer skills
- Decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- End of life care
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- BCLS
- IV certified
- TB certified
Timeline
LPN
Children's Of Mississippi Pediatric Clinic
09.2023 - Current
ER Technician
Singing River Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
Canon Hospice
01.2018 - 05.2026
CNA
Pearl River County Nursing Home and Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
- BCLS
- IV certified
- TB certified
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