LaChe’ Spraggins
Columbus,MS
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, adept at conflict resolution and patient advocacy. Proven ability to perform patient intakes and collect vital signs, ensuring high-quality care. Recognized for promoting a collaborative environment and maintaining safety standards, enhancing patient satisfaction and care continuity.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
GTIMP/BMG
03.2009 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
LPN Office Nurse
BMHCC
03.2001 - 03.2009
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in triaging patients to prioritize care based on medical needs and urgency.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for streamlined data access.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, enhancing overall clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on medication management, treatment plans, and health maintenance strategies.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Aurora Australis Lodge
02.2000 - 04.2001
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities to ensure effective service delivery.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating updates to medical personnel.
LPN
Wessex
09.1994 - 12.1999
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards across the unit.
Receptionist/LPN/ Office Manager
Dr. Kenny Smith
01.1989 - 12.1999
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring timely and professional customer service.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing daily office workflow.
- Maintained organized filing system, improving document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted with visitor inquiries, providing information and support as needed.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained new reception staff on procedures and best practices for effective performance.
- Supported administrative tasks, enhancing overall office productivity and organization.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Boosted team morale and efficiency, coordinating staff meetings and distributing relevant information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, Mississippi, MS07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Vaccine administration
- EMR / EHR
- Health screening
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL 35903. August 1990- September 1991
Scholarship recipient
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GTIMP/BMG
03.2009 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
BMHCC
03.2001 - 03.2009
LPN Charge Nurse
Aurora Australis Lodge
02.2000 - 04.2001
LPN
Wessex
09.1994 - 12.1999
Receptionist/LPN/ Office Manager
Dr. Kenny Smith
01.1989 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College