Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Gulfport Care Center
Gulfport, MS
01.2025 - Current
Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Conducted monthly weight assessments for LTC residents, evaluating and documenting any significant weight loss or gain over specific timeframes to ensure timely intervention and optimal care.
LPN
Oschsner St. Mary
Morgan City, LA
08.2024 - 01.2025
Accurately document patient information, treatments, and procedures in patient records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Prioritized tasks based on urgency while ensuring compliance with standards of practice.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
LPN
Legacy of Franklin
Franklin, LA
02.2024 - 08.2024
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Lakeview Nursing Center
Gulfport, MS
06.2022 - 02.2024
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
LPN
Picayune Rehabilitation Center
Picayune, MS
12.2021 - 06.2022
Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes
Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN
Northlake Behavioral Health
Mandelville, LA
12.2020 - 12.2021
Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as necessary and in accordance with established policies.