KEUNA GAINES
Monticello,US
Summary
LPN Charge Nurse skilled in patient care and clinical oversight. Led nursing teams in implementing tailored treatment plans while ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations. Enhanced patient satisfaction and quality of care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center
Warren, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Directed nursing personnel to uphold quality patient care and adhere to established healthcare guidelines.
- Performed thorough patient assessments to recognize individual needs and create tailored care interventions.
- Evaluated patients' health statuses and consistently monitored changes to facilitate timely interventions.
- Acted swiftly in emergency situations to ensure patient safety and provide immediate care.
- Monitored and documented changes in patients' conditions, noting any deviations from normal health to guide care decisions.
- Provided training and mentorship to incoming nursing staff in industry best practices and operational procedures.
- Oversaw memory unit operations, enhancing specialized support for patients with dementia.
LPN Charge Nurse (PRN)
THE WOODS OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, AR
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications per physician's orders and facility protocols.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications while closely monitoring patient reactions to ensure safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and coordinated implementation of tailored treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided care to dementia and rehabilitation residents in the facility.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw care for pediatric patient with tracheostomy and ventilator, ensuring safety and comfort while monitoring health status.
- Administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids, documenting times and amounts to ensure accurate patient records.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing team promptly.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Communicated effectively with family members and healthcare team regarding care plans.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Wellpath
Grady, AR
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed triage to enhance patient care and optimize team response times.
- Addressed inmate medical emergencies promptly, providing critical treatments and coordinating necessary referrals.
- Provided medical care to inmates within a correctional facility, including administering medications and immunizations.
- Ensured health and safety by treating prisoners with contagious conditions, including influenza and lice.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained patient data procedures to ensure HIPAA compliance and safeguard sensitive information.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality regulations when handling sensitive information about patients.
- Educated inmates on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MMC2
Monticello , AR
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans addressing each patient's unique needs.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and communicated any changes to physician or nurse practitioner to enhance care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Administered immunizations according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of distress or crisis.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques for chronic conditions, empowering them to manage diabetes mellitus and hypertension effectively.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center
Monticello, AR
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation to support patient dignity and independence.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights to enhance patient comfort and safety through timely adjustments of bed rails and equipment.
- Led engaging group activities to elevate mood, stimulate memory, and provide enjoyable entertainment for patients.
Education
Practical Nursing (Associate Of Applied Science) -
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR, US05.2022
General Education -
Monticello High School
Monticello, AR, US05.2003
Associate of General Studies - Nursing Education
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, ARSkills
- Home health
- Supervising experience
- School experience (healthcare)
- Interpersonal skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Computer literacy
- Behavioral health
- Mental health
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making skills
- Delegating skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient Care Quality
- Medicare
- HIPAA
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Correctional experience
- Laboratory experience
- MatrixCare
- Physician's office experience
- Isolation precautions
- Vital Signs Collection
- Tube feeding
- Diagnostic assistance
- Anatomy knowledge
- Hand hygiene
- Root cause analysis
- Administrative clinical supervision
- Documentation review
- Geriatrics
- CMS regulatory compliance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Vaccination administration
- Critical care experience
- Clinical oversight
- Wound care
- Surgery
- Nursing home experience
- Preventing readmissions
- Oasis (EHR software)
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Rehabilitation center experience
- CRM system proficiency
- Medical terminology
- Group clinical supervision
- Corrections facility medical clinic experience
- Post-operative care
- EClinicalWorks
- Windows
- Telehealth therapy
- Pediatrics
- Care process standardization
- ICU experience
- Team management
- Homecare Homebase
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cognitive disability care
- EHR systems
- Athenahealth
- Patient confidentiality
- ICD-10
- Medical equipment sterilization
- Specimen collection / processing
- Monitoring and managing IVs
- Patient flow optimization
- CNA
- Working with people with disabilities
- Mental health experience
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical documentation
- Psychiatric patient care
- Communication skills
- Nursing
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- CPR
- Catheterization
- Acute care
- CNA
- Medical-surgical
- Attention to Detail
- Allscripts
- Charge nurse experience
- Clinical outcome improvement
- Infection control
- Patient condition reporting
- Primary care
- WellSky
- EMR systems
- Patient management
- Patient instruction
- Epic
- PointClickCare
- Nursing management experience
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- HIPAA compliance management
- VENT AND HUMIDIFIER
- Cerner
- Medical records
- Private duty nursing
- Assisting with ADLs
- Utilization review
- Document review
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Therapist supervision
Certification
- Compact State Nurse License, 05/01/22, Present
- LPN, 05/01/22, Present
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CPR Certification
- CNA
- LPC
- ACLS Certification
- RN License
- IV Certification
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
06.2024 - 01.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Wellpath
02.2023 - 04.2023
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MMC2
05.2022 - 12.2022
LPN Charge Nurse (PRN)
THE WOODS OF MONTICELLO
04.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 01.2022
Practical Nursing (Associate Of Applied Science) -
South Arkansas Community College
General Education -
Monticello High School
Associate of General Studies - Nursing Education
Southeast Arkansas College