Kisela McDaniel
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated Clinic LPN with a strong track record at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, specializing in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Successfully completed a rigorous clinical preceptorship, enhancing proficiency in intravenous therapy and comprehensive patient assessments. Demonstrates a commitment to improving patient readiness and outcomes through a unique combination of technical skills and empathy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic LPN
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Tacoma, USA
09.2020 - Current
- Perform nursing assessments and collect patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis
- Prepare patients for practitioner visit; room patient, obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information for the patients visit
- Triage patients’ issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vital signs
- Prepare patients’ rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies
- Administer vaccines, medications via subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal route
- Answer patient calls, identify issues and determine how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Organize and set up proper equipment for patient exam room for clinic-based procedures
- Perform point of care tests (e.g
- Urinalysis, strep/influenza, random blood glucose, A1C, COVID) and other assessments (vision/hearing, EKG, bladder scan)
- Perform simple wound care and dressing changes, suture removal
- Process and document patient prescription refills
- Under supervision of practitioner, inform patient of lab results
Student Clinical Preceptorship
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, USA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Gained hands-on Med/Surg experience through a 188-hour preceptorship at Tacoma General Hospital.
- Administered medications based on physician orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records, documenting patient progress notes and assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flows.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Developed expertise in administering intravenous therapy.
- Conducted physical assessments.
- Performed EKG tests.
- Ensured preoperative readiness.
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Auburn Medical Center
Auburn, USA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Emergency Department 7.5-hour shift
- PCU 15 hours
- Med/Surg 15 hours
- Gero psych/Emotional Memory Unit 7.5 hours (observation)
- Outpatient mental health – 7.5 hours (observation)
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health – Hospice House – 4 hours (observation)
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, USA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- CVICU 7.5 hours
- Emergency Department 7.5 hours
- Med/Surg 15 hours
- PCU 15 hours
- Medical Oncology 15 hours
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Infusion center 4 hours (observation)
- Ortho rotation - 52 hours
- PACU – 4 hours
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12-2024
Practical Nursing -
Clover Park Technical College
01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Clover Park Technical College
08.2018
Associates in Pre-Nursing -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06.2018
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy Skills
- Medication administration
- Bladder Scanning Expertise
- Administrating medication
- Educating families
- Patient evaluations
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Compassion and empathy
- Physical assessment
- Breathing treatments
- EKG administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association, Expiration June 2026
Timeline
Student Clinical Preceptorship
Tacoma General Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Auburn Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Tacoma General Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Clinic LPN
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2020 - Current
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association, Expiration June 2026
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tacoma Community College
Practical Nursing -
Clover Park Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Clover Park Technical College
Associates in Pre-Nursing -
Tacoma Community College
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