Havalla Q. Lesane
Florence,SC
Summary
Seeking a position as an LPN in a hospital, nursing home, school, acute care, or home health setting. Qualifications Well organized and efficient. Quickly learn procedures and methods. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team environment. Committed to assisting others. Strong commitment to the medical profession. Excellent ability to provide adequate nursing care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Advanced Health Care Staffing
Florence, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCDDSN
Hartsville, SC
08.2013 - Current
- Providing nursing care and making vital nursing decisions under the supervision of other nursing staff
- Administer meds, provided treatments which may include wounds, respiratory and other treatments
- I assist in dressing changes, trach care, foley care, tube feedings and scheduling of appointments and transportation to those appointments.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Angels Care Home Health
Columbia, SC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Health Care
Florence, SC
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician
- I assist with the collection of patient data, participate in the plan of care for patients, communicate directly with individual patients, make sure they received an understanding, and assist with educating patients
- I also documented encounters with patients, assisted with the billing and coding of patients, sending of refills of medications to the pharmacy and assisted with providing preventive care, administer vaccines and various acute care treatments as needed
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- SC
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthLand Health Care Nursing Center
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Provided nursing care under the supervision of other medical staff
- Assisted in the administration of medicines, obtained vitals, recorded input and output and assisted with other medical decisions
- Provided treatments with ADL’s, assisted with G-Tube feedings, trach care, dressing changes and foley catheter care.
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
AllCareGivers Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided basic nursing care in the patient’s home under the direction of nursing and medical staff
- Made beds, gave baths, and assisted with toileting
- Helped clients get up from bed, get dressed and take brief walks
- Helped feed clients, answered their calls, and monitored their activities
- Assisted with turning and repositioning of clients to prevent bedsores
- Assisted clients with light house work and ran light errands.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mullins Nursing Center
Mullins, SC
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided basic nursing care in the nursing home setting under the direction of the nurse and medical staff
- Assisted residents with various activities of daily living
- Monitored fluid intake and output, monitored and recorded vital signs
- Assisted with turning and repositioning of residents to prevent bedsores.
Child Care Provider Assistant
Tender Care Child Care Center
Marion, SC
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Assisted in providing basic child care under the direction of the licensed child care provider
- Assisted with feeding, toileting, activities and general care of toddlers
- Assisted in providing a safe, fun, and learning environment for the toddlers in the center
- Communicated with the children, other providers, and management for various issues relating to the children’s care.
Machine Operator
Arvin Meritor Corp
Marion, SC
12.2000 - 01.2007
- Was responsible for running and operating the gas spring machine
- Insured correct operation and production of the machine
- Inspected gas spring parts Read and prepared orders to make ready for shipment
- Communicated with other assembly workers and management on work orders and other various work related issues.
Education
Diploma - Practical
Florence Darlington Tech. College
01.2012
Completed course work in the pharmacy technician program. -
01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Professional Medical Training Center
01.2007
Completed course work in the nursing assistant program. License Licensed as an L.P.N. by the state of SC -
the state of SC -
Certified as a Pharmacy Tech. by the state of SC CPR/BLS Certified -
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Medication Dispensing
- Writing Reports
- Behavioral Assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Physical Assessment
- Samples Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Educating Families
- Wound Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Caring for Wounds
- Documenting Incidents
- Pediatric Care Coordination
- Nutritional Support
- Care Plan Adherence
Timeline
LPN
Advanced Health Care Staffing
03.2022 - Current
LPN
Angels Care Home Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Health Care
08.2015 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCDDSN
08.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthLand Health Care Nursing Center
02.2013 - 10.2013
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
AllCareGivers Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mullins Nursing Center
03.2008 - 10.2008
Child Care Provider Assistant
Tender Care Child Care Center
03.2007 - 12.2007
Machine Operator
Arvin Meritor Corp
12.2000 - 01.2007
Diploma - Practical
Florence Darlington Tech. College
Completed course work in the pharmacy technician program. -
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Professional Medical Training Center
Completed course work in the nursing assistant program. License Licensed as an L.P.N. by the state of SC -
the state of SC -
Certified as a Pharmacy Tech. by the state of SC CPR/BLS Certified -
References
References References are available on request.
References
References References are available on request.
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