Dynecia Coleman
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration and infection control, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections at Corewell Health. Skilled in patient care and collaboration, enhancing outcomes through effective care planning. Proven ability to lead and train teams, ensuring compliance and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in creating and implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices within the unit.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Tracheostomy Care: Cleaning, suctioning (nasotracheal/orotracheal), site care.
- Respiratory Management: Ventilator management, trach tube changes, aerosol treatments, pulse oximetry.
- Clinical Skills: Vital sign monitoring, medication administration, PEG/G-tube feedings, wound care.
- Documentation: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), care planning, and assessment.
- Patient/Family Education: Training on airway maintenance and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bay Shores Rehab and Nursing
Bay City, MI
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Medical records management
- Pain management
- Anatomy
- Counting narcotics
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
- State licensed practical nurse
- Samples collection
- Critical thinking
- CPR/AED
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bay Shores Rehab and Nursing
10.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corewell Health
05.2018 - Current