Lacinda Blankenship
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with over 30 years of diverse clinical experience spanning ICU, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Rapid Response, Post-Surgical, and Hospice care settings. Expert in assessing, treating, and managing complex wounds, and skin integrity issues. Dedicated to providing evidence-based care within the healthcare system. Known for delivering excellence through collaboration, advocacy, and a deep commitment to improving patient healing and quality of life. Willing to pursue advanced Wound Care Certification to enhance expertise and services.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Medi plex Home Health & Hospice
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2017 - Current
- Admitted an average of 10 hospice patients weekly, conducted recertifications, and completed HUV visits to assess patient and family needs.
- Coordinated patient care for 15 hospice patients with a multidisciplinary team, including primary nurses, physicians, LPN's, hospice aides, social workers, and chaplains.
- Coordinated delivery of medical equipment and supplies, including comfort packs, while effectively managing patient care plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive wound management and symptom control for terminal and chronically ill patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Educated caregivers on wound cleaning, dressing changes, and infection prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
03.1990 - Current
- Provided primary care to patients in diverse settings at a Level 1 trauma center, including Medical Surgical floor, ICU, Emergency Room, Rapid Response Team, and Post Anesthesia Recovery.
- Managed a diverse patient population of over 30 daily as a Staff Nurse in tertiary care, coordinating patient care activities and ensuring effective staff performance as Nurse Manager and House Supervisor.
- Participated in Shared Governance committee to improve patient care protocols and served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing guidance on BLS, ACLS, and TNCC practices.
- Received 3 Daisy Awards for exceptional patient care and recognized as MVP Player of the year in 2010 for outstanding contributions to team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois01.1990
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Review
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Patient Advocate
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- Level 3 Nurse
- Team Building
- Effective Facilitator
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Medi plex Home Health & Hospice
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
03.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville