Enola Lafargue
Kinder,LA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with comprehensive knowledge of patient care protocols and medical practices. Successfully addressed a wide range of patient needs in various settings, contributing to improved care quality and patient outcomes. Effective communicator and problem-solver, fostering teamwork within healthcare environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kinder Retirement and Rehab
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allen Parish Rural Health Clinic
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Medical Group
06.2001 - 02.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
GED -
Kinder High School
Kinder, LACertification in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Medication administration and wound care
- Direct patient care and evaluations
- Vital signs monitoring and breathing treatments
- HIPAA compliance and clinical documentation
- Geriatric care and family communication
- Electronic medical records management
- Charting and recording
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kinder Retirement and Rehab
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allen Parish Rural Health Clinic
05.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Medical Group
06.2001 - 02.2022
GED -
Kinder High School
Certification in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
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