Lacee Gaskill
Okemah,OK
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Elmwood Manor
Wewoka, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN
Utica Park Clinic
Okemah, OK
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN
Bristow Medical Center
Bristow, OK
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, 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.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
CNA
Cornerstone Hospital
Shawnee, OK
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Wes Watkins Technology Center
Wetumka, OK11-2017
High School Diploma -
Okemah High School
Okemah, OK05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OKSkills
- Nursing Documentation
- Home Health Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Self Motivation
- Medication Administration
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Elmwood Manor
03.2024 - Current
LPN
Utica Park Clinic
08.2019 - 04.2023
LPN
Bristow Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2017
CNA
Cornerstone Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2015
Wes Watkins Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Okemah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee