Kenya Allen
Hampton,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 16+ years of experience delivering compassionate patient care in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in healthcare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Crown Healthcare Home Health Agency
Fayetteville, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, monitored IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbury Nursing And Rehab
McDonough, GA
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Lpn Program Manager
Asbury Heights
Mount Lebanon, PA
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for facility, providing guidance and leadership.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chester Career College
Chester, VA06.2006
Skills
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Recording Vital Signs
- Conditions Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Needs Assessment
- Procedure Explanation
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Patient Management
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Admission
- Medical History Documenting
Timeline
LPN
Crown Healthcare Home Health Agency
07.2016 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbury Nursing And Rehab
04.2015 - 07.2016
Lpn Program Manager
Asbury Heights
01.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chester Career College
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