Katesha R. Daniels
Horn Lake,USA
Summary
Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Diversicare
Southaven, MS
04.2020 - Current
- Documented patient progress, medication administration and nursing interventions to provide clarity across care team.
- Provided guidance on managing chronic conditions, medication adherence, and self-care techniques to patients.
- Utilized advanced wound care techniques to promote wound healing and prevent infections.
- Used clinical judgment in evaluation activities to establish priorities and meet patient care needs.
Educational Support Staff Member
Desoto Healthcare
Southaven, MS
12.2017 - 12.2024
- Experienced nurse with over 5 years of experience in long term care and rehab
- Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction
- Inpatient care, Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature, blood pressure and pulse as part of comprehensive evaluation.
- Utilized advanced wound care techniques to promote wound healing and prevent infections.
- Treated and dressed wounds and monitored for signs of healing or infection.
- Served as patient advocate during procedures, at patient or provider request.
- Administered medications per physician orders and documented dosages for tracking.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southhaven, MS
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions and responding to changes promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance strategies.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
CNA, Camellia Hospice
Water Valley, MS
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under
- RN supervision.
Unit Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi
Oxford, MS
07.2007 - 04.2012
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage
- Coordinated non-clinical and ancillary services of assigned patient care units, including environmental services, maintenance, central supplies, food and nutrition and related unit support functions
- Assisted in ordering and serving patient meals, transporting patients and performing indirect patient care duties at competent level and according to needs of patient population served
- Input complete and accurate patient record and identity of physician of record in computer and patient chart to facilitate appropriate routing of patient information to correct physician
- Monitored office supply inventory, analyzing usage patterns and requisitioning supplies and equipment as well as maintenance repair services
- Scheduled patient testing, delivered specimens to lab, received STAT lab results and posted in patient record for access by physicians
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR08.2023
LPN - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS07.2017
Pre - Medicine, PreNursingLicensed Practical Nurse: Nursing
Northwest Community College
Senatobia07.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Water Valley High School
Water Valley05.2005
Skills
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT
- CATHETER MAINTENANCE
- DOCUMENTING VITALS
- EMR SYSTEMS
- CARE PLANNING
- PATIENT CARE
- ADMINISTER MEDICATION
- WOUND CARE
- FAMILY EDUCATION
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Diversicare
04.2020 - Current
Educational Support Staff Member
Desoto Healthcare
12.2017 - 12.2024
CNA, Camellia Hospice
08.2013 - 08.2016
Unit Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi
07.2007 - 04.2012
LPN - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Pre - Medicine, PreNursingLicensed Practical Nurse: Nursing
Northwest Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Water Valley High School
Bachelor of Science - RN
University of Arkansas