Lacie Bernard
Lafayette,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 3+ years of experience in providing high quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Proficient in conducting assessments, developing care pans, administrating medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive treating plans. Skilled in building rapport with patients and family to ensure their comfort. Seeking to leverage kills to contribute to a healthcare team focused on providing exceptional and personalized care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Compass Behavioral
04.2024 - Current
- Supported patients through challenging times by offering emotional support and therapeutic communication techniques during one-on-one sessions or group therapy settings.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust and facilitate healing.
- Managed challenging behaviors in the geriatric population using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and behavioral modification plans.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Served as a liaison between the psychiatric nursing staff and medical providers to ensure seamless delivery of integrated care services.
LPN
Ochsner Lafayette General
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care for patients.
- Facilitated a smooth transition from labor and delivery to the mother-baby unit, ensuring continuity of care for both mother and infant.
- Performed skilled nursing tasks such as IV administration, wound care, catheterization, and medication management for both mothers and infants as needed.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
Ochsner St. Martin
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds while maintaining a compassionate and empathetic demeanor during difficult situations.
- Enhanced teamwork by coordinating closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians across departments to optimize overall patient experience.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions to ensure continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and infection prevention measures.
- Assisted in the discharge planning process by coordinating home care services and providing detailed patient education materials.
Education
Practical Nursing -
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Grief support
- Medical Terminology
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Education
Timeline
LPN
Compass Behavioral
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Ochsner Lafayette General
05.2022 - Current
LPN
Ochsner St. Martin
07.2021 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing -
South Louisiana Community College