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
LPN Team Lead
Oak Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
El Dorado, AR
07.2023 - 10.2024
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided direct supervision of assigned personnel during shift hours.
Maintained accurate records of all nursing activities including patient charts, medication administration records.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Evaluated new equipment prior to use in order to determine safety levels.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN
The Woman's Clinic
West Monroe, LA
07.2019 - 07.2024
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
LVN -
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR
05-2023
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette
West Monroe, LA
05-2019
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Documentation
Geriatric Care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Education
Patient Charting
ICD-10
Strong Clinical Judgment
Active Listening
Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
5 year award at The Woman's Clinic
Most improved in nursing school
National Honor's Society at South Arkansas Community College
Fellow at FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) – Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)Fellow at FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) – Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)