Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
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Khaaliq Saunders

Nurse
Beckley,WV
Khaaliq Saunders

Summary

Successful Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) dedicated and known for thriving under pressure and maintaining composure during high-stress situations. Continually proves ability to think critically, make swift decisions, and provide exceptional patient care in demanding environments. Efficient and accurate in documentation and medication administration. Possess prior experience in successfully managing schedule responsibilities, adept at ensuring optimal staffing levels for both current shift and the subsequent one are met. Manages CNAs efficiently and effectively, ensuring patient care needs are being met, safety measure are being executed, and always ready to jump in when needed. Always eager and willing to learn new skills and help anyone. Works effectively, collaboratively, and pleasantly with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care, while remaining a advocate for patients and residents under their care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Genesis HealthCare

LPN Floor Nurse
07.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to residents.
  • Utilized PCC (Point Click Care) to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and entry of new admissions. Also completion of daily skilled charting, change in conditions, and entry of nurses notes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Olive Garden

Host/Server/ToGo Specialist
10.2012 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained clean, sanitary work station by removing trash, sweeping floors, wiping down countertops, and cleaning entrance door windows.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Answered to-go order phone calls, conveying menu options over telephone and accurately estimating time of delivery.
  • Operated cash register to accept cash, debit and credit card payments from customers.
  • Arranged items in containers and bags, taking care to segregate items by temperature and optimize loading order to maximize stability of to-go containers and protect food during transportation.
  • Managed well over 100 calls per day.
  • Increased sales by 40% and increased customer satisfaction scores by 82%.

Maxim Healthcare Group

Licensed Practical Nurse
09.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Traveled to assigned and agreed upon facilities to help with staffing shortages for specified amount of time (contract/agency nursing)
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Worked with 28 to 50 resident per cart.

New River Community And Technical College
Beaver, WV

Financial Aid Office Assistant
05.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Guided students through financial aid processes, by completing necessary forms and updating account records.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff, while recording accurate messages and delivering to intended reciver.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities.

Education

New River Community And Technical College
Beaver, WV

Associate of Science from Practical Nursing
08.2018 - 07.2019

University Overview

  • Dean's List Fall 2018
  • Dean's List Spring 2019
  • Dean's List Summer 2019
  • Awarded Clinical Student of the year

BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV

Associate of Science from Nursing
08.2022 - Current

University Overview

  • Continuing education in Nursing
  • President's List Fall 2022

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Tube Feeding
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Vital Signs
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient care
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Work Delegation
  • Catheter Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • IV THERAPY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Multistate/Compact, West Virginia - 2019 to Present
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider, AHA (American Heart Association), 2016 to Present
  • IV Therapy- Omnicare, 2019 to Present

Timeline

BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Group
09.2021 - 12.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
07.2019 - 06.2023
New River Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Practical Nursing
08.2018 - 07.2019
Financial Aid Office Assistant
New River Community And Technical College
05.2017 - 08.2017
Host/Server/ToGo Specialist
Olive Garden
10.2012 - 03.2023
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