Dominique Houston
Newport,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
Jonesboro, AR
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN
St. Elizabeth's Place
Jonesboro, AR
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 50 patients per day.
LPN
The Blossoms of Newport Rehab and Nursing
Newport, AR
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN
Correctional Medical Services
Newport, AR
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
GHR
Nazareth, PA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Technical - Licensed Practical Nursing
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR05.2007
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
Newport, AR05.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medications
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Educating Families
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Patient Charting
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
GHR
05.2025 - 08.2025
LPN
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 05.2025
LPN
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
LPN
St. Elizabeth's Place
01.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
LPN
The Blossoms of Newport Rehab and Nursing
LPN
Correctional Medical Services
Technical - Licensed Practical Nursing
Arkansas State University - Newport