Kiera Garrett
Marianna
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Doctors Memorial Hosp
Bonifay
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medication administration.
LPN
Suwannee Medical Personnel
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in nursing home unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
- As an LPN I act as the "Baby nurse" from the time baby enters the world until they are transferred from the L&D floor I care for the newborn
- Drying and stimulating, vital signs, and NB medication administration .
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Jackson Hospital, FL
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Jackson Hospital Internal Medicine - Marianna, FL
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
College Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Florida panhandle technical college
Chipley, FL07.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Infant Care
- Cerner
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Writing reports
- Caregiving skills
- Communication skills
Timeline
LPN
Doctors Memorial Hosp
08.2024 - 05.2025
LPN
Suwannee Medical Personnel
12.2023 - 06.2024
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Jackson Hospital, FL
09.2022 - 03.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Jackson Hospital Internal Medicine - Marianna, FL
01.2022 - 09.2022
College Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Florida panhandle technical college
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chipola College
Similar Profiles
Mercy TettehMercy Tetteh
Staff Nurse at Saint Martins Memorial HospStaff Nurse at Saint Martins Memorial Hosp
Emily MorganEmily Morgan
Blood Bank/Serology Coordinator/ Send-Out/Supplies at Stringfellow Memorial Hosp.Blood Bank/Serology Coordinator/ Send-Out/Supplies at Stringfellow Memorial Hosp.
Judy SmithJudy Smith
Community Outreach Director at Franklin County Memorial Hosp/ Journeys IOPCommunity Outreach Director at Franklin County Memorial Hosp/ Journeys IOP
R. Michael BedsoleR. Michael Bedsole
Bituminous Materials Specialist at FDOTBituminous Materials Specialist at FDOT
Kyerra PerryKyerra Perry
Mental Health Technician at Perimeter of West MemphisMental Health Technician at Perimeter of West Memphis