Kandace Vickers
Olla,LA
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Premier Urgent Care, adept in medication administration and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Excelled in maintaining accurate medical documentation and vital signs monitoring, significantly improving unit efficiency. Skilled in IV therapy and patient triaging, demonstrating exceptional time management and teamwork for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Premier Urgent Care
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Specialty Clinic Nurse
Hardtner Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided patient care, assisting doctors with clinical procedures and assessments.
- Assisted in maintaining patient records to ensure accurate documentation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs to assess patient health.
- Coordinated with specialists for comprehensive patient care.
- Improved patient compliance by educating on treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
Acute Care Nurse
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses in electronic medical records to support continuity of care.
- Assisted in the orientation of new nursing staff members as a preceptor by sharing knowledge about departmental policies/procedures and serving as a resource person throughout their training period.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patients at risk for falls or other injuries, implementing preventative measures as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Increased efficiency on the unit through effective delegation and supervision of nursing assistants and support staff members.
Education
Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Jena, LA08-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- IV therapy
- Vital signs
- Patient triaging
- EKG administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
LPN
Premier Urgent Care
07.2021 - Current
Specialty Clinic Nurse
Hardtner Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2021
Acute Care Nurse
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2018
Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
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