Kashon Clark
Wall Township,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN - Agency Nurse- Travel
ESHYFT
Howell, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Participated in wound care education sessions for healthcare staff to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Provided support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic wounds or pressure ulcers.
- Performed debridement of wounds to remove necrotic tissue and promote healing.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to select appropriate wound care products and therapies.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN
JFK At Home Medical
Edison, NJ
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care- Laurelton
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Process all referrals received from appropriate systems, via facsimile and phone utilizing team model
- Clinically complete referrals efficiently and accurately
- Process all referrals on a timely basis utilizing proper customer service skills
- Assure communication between home care operations is timely and appropriate
- Utilize tracking system to follow up on pending cases
- Problem solve with staff on any pertinent patient referral issues
- Maintain current knowledge of Medicare reimbursement criteria and insurance contracts for home care product lines
- Ensure patients are informed about their payment responsibilities
- Assure face to face completion and communication to operations
- Act as liaison to physician offices, external facilities and hospitals utilizing customer service skills while assuring clinical documentation to support home care referrals
- Receive all verbal orders for home care and oxygen orders when required for durable medical equipment (DME)
- Provide information to referral sources regarding programs and services available to meet customer needs
- Promote and maintain awareness of home care services
- Remain knowledgeable in all areas of home care services and the resources available to referral sources in the community, demonstrated by consistent growth of referrals
- Submit team productivity reports
- Work with other team leaders to assist when help is needed
Education
L.P.N. - LPN License Number 26NP07539900
Jersey College of Nursing
Ewing, NJ08.2017
Certification -
LTC Career Training
Neptune, NJ12.2011
High School -
Neptune Senior High School
Neptune, NJ01.2008
Skills
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Catheter care
- Palliative care
- Post operative care
- Neurological care
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound Care
Certification
- L.P.N License
- CPR Adult
- AED Adult
- Medication Administration
- Overview of Developmental Disabilities
- Abuse and Neglect
Timeline
LPN - Agency Nurse- Travel
ESHYFT
01.2023 - Current
LPN
JFK At Home Medical
01.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care- Laurelton
07.2021 - 12.2023
L.P.N. - LPN License Number 26NP07539900
Jersey College of Nursing
Certification -
LTC Career Training
High School -
Neptune Senior High School
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