Kalisha Stafford
Taylor,Michigan
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optalis Healthcare
Canton, MI
11.2018 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
Canton, MI
06.2011 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center
Westland, MI
01.2006 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Education
License - RN
Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH07-2024
License - LPN
Alterius Career Education
Southfield, MI09-2018
High School Diploma -
Frank Cody Highschool
Detroit, MI06-2002
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Samples collection
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
Certification
- LPN #4703121203
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optalis Healthcare
11.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
06.2011 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center
01.2006 - 06.2011
License - RN
Athena Career Academy
License - LPN
Alterius Career Education
High School Diploma -
Frank Cody Highschool
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