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Erica Littlejohn

Elon,North Carolina

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
Winston-Salem, NC
07.2023 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Lakes Retirement Community
Burlington, NC
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelliChoice Home Care
Greensboro , North Carolina
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • 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.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.

CNA

Twin Lakes Retirement Community
Burlington, NC
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

ECPI University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Samples collection
  • Health Education
  • Wound Care
  • Family Communication
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Catheter Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Immunization Administration
  • Writing reports
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Preventive Care
  • Care Planning
  • Diabetes management
  • Documenting incidents
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Counting narcotics
  • Staff Supervision
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Empathetic and compassionate

Certification

  • CPR
  • Area L AHEC
  • Northwest AHEC

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
07.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Lakes Retirement Community
07.2022 - 07.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelliChoice Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2022

CNA

Twin Lakes Retirement Community
07.2019 - 10.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

ECPI University

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