FALASHA REED
Canton,Ms.
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse Highly skilled career professional with more than 23 years practical experience in Community Health , Home Health and Hospice and LTC environments. Established in chart audits and Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, marketing,appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation , record keeping and budgets to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. All areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed in the home, LTC, and clinical environment. Years of supervisory experience which includes staffing 27 plus employees and human resource.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LPN( Contracted Travel Nurse)
Amedisys Home Health
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Provided skilled tracheostomy care for ventilator-dependent patients within their homes for improved quality of life while reducing risk factors associated with institutional settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home health nursing field.
- Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for exceptional communication, clinical expertise, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Staffing LPN
Shiftkey
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Hospice and COVID Nurse
Pax Hospice
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Head Nurse
GA Carmichael FHC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing department , administrators and MSDH Department. Contact person for Breast and Cervical Program, Family Planning Program and Vaccines For Children.. This role included addressing staffing concerns, audits, policy changes, and budgetary issues effectively.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining costeffectiveness
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new nurses, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Successfully managed high-stress situations during emergency cases and mass casualty incidents, providing critical leadership and decision-making skills.
Clinical Assistant, Field Nurse, CTC Nurse
SouthernCare Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
LPN -
Hinds Nursing Allied
Jackson, Ms.01.1999
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Home safety evaluation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Reconciliation
- Telehealth services
- Care Coordination
- Palliative Care
- Health Education
- Hospice Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- End of life care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
Certification
- CPR(Adult, Infant, Child)
- Pain Management Training
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
Member of Knights of Pillar Nursing Association
Additional Information
Currently Certified I’m the following. Home CareHome Base. Implicit Bias In the Healthcare Professional. Domestic Violence Awareness for Health Care Professionals
Timeline
Home Health LPN( Contracted Travel Nurse)
Amedisys Home Health
03.2024 - Current
Staffing LPN
Shiftkey
03.2023 - Current
Hospice and COVID Nurse
Pax Hospice
01.2020 - 03.2024
Head Nurse
GA Carmichael FHC
01.2012 - 01.2020
Clinical Assistant, Field Nurse, CTC Nurse
SouthernCare Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2012
LPN -
Hinds Nursing Allied
- CPR(Adult, Infant, Child)
- Pain Management Training
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