Dionna White
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with various specialties.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med/Surgery Nurse
Acuity International
Idaho Falls, ID
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
GardaWorld Federal Services
El Paso, TX
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Crisis position working with unaccompanied minors entering the United States.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Home Services
Roswell, GA
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Stockbridge, GA
07.2012 - 06.2021
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for pediatric patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Med/Surgery LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Decatur, GA
06.2006 - 12.2013
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
Practical Nursing
Choffin Career And Technical Center
Youngstown, OH 09.2004 - 06.2005
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Tracheostomy Care
Home care
Insulin medication assistance
Collecting vitals
Medication Administration
Strong clinical judgment
Chronic disease management
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Med/Surgery Nurse
Acuity International
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
GardaWorld Federal Services
06.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Home Services
01.2020 - 06.2021
Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
07.2012 - 06.2021
Med/Surgery LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
06.2006 - 12.2013
Practical Nursing
Choffin Career And Technical Center
09.2004 - 06.2005