Kiara Weddington, LPN
Woodhaven
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated LPN with extensive experience in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical, and post-op environments within medical centers. Expertise in providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign assessments, and assisting with daily living activities, complemented by a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Recognized for exceptional decision-making, time management, and communication skills, along with a proven ability to adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Collaborative team player consistently receiving positive feedback from both patients and colleagues for delivering customized education and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Riveragate Terrace
Riverview, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and protocols.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Patient Care Technician
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Performed EKGs and phlebotomy to support diagnostic processes as instructed by medical staff.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted in delivering high-quality patient care and support to pediatric patients.
Patient Care Technician
Beaumont Health System
Dearborn, Michigan
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dorsey College
Woodhaven08.2024
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Dorsey School of Business
Southgate, MI12.2013
High School Diploma -
Melvindale High School
Melvindale, MI06.2008
Skills
- Patient Education
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Specimen Collection
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Catheter Care
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Surgical care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Dementia knowledge and care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Riveragate Terrace
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
09.2022 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
Beaumont Health System
04.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Melvindale High School
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Dorsey School of Business
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dorsey College