LACOSTA SPROLES
Private Duty Nursing
Vale,Nc
16
years of professional experience
I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 5 years’ working in a fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork, managing the schedules for the other CNA's on staff, as well as providing quality and genuine care to the residents. I have since become a Licensed Practical Nurse, now with 10+ years’ experience, and have continued to work in a fast paced environment being the direct supervisor of certified nursing assistants on staff in a assisted, long term care facilities and home health setting.
Work History
LPN in Home
1 Year 11 Months- Assisted patients with bathing, mobility, feeding, and daily living activities.
- Observed patient responses and adjusted routine care within established nursing instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards and safeguarded clean, safe home-care environments.
- Supported individualized care plans while preserving patient comfort, dignity, and privacy.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Administered prescribed medications and monitored resident responses for adverse reactions.
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and care updates in medical records.
- Coordinated daily care plans with registered nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain safe clinical environments.
- Assisted with wound care, treatments, and routine nursing interventions.
- Educated residents and families on medications, hygiene, and recovery instructions.
- Evaluated patient conditions and reported changes requiring immediate clinical attention.
- Supervised nursing assistants and ensured consistent delivery of resident care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
1 Year 1 Month- Collected vital signs and reported condition changes to supervising nurses promptly.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and infection control support in home settings.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary care teams to follow individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on medications, mobility, and daily care routines.
- Observed safety concerns and communicated urgent needs to ensure timely intervention.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
L.P.N.
4 Years 1 Month- The responsibilities include, but not limited to medication administration, receiving and clarifying orders from physicians, phlebotomy work, and supervising certified nursing assistants. This facility has 4 separate units; 2 being long term care, one rehabilitation, and lastly a memory unit all consisting of 30 beds.
L.P.N.
3 Years 5 Months- The responsibilities include, but not limited to medication administration, receiving and clarifying orders from physicians, phlebotomy work, and supervising certified nursing assistants. I was also responsible for generating the monthly schedules for the department as well as handling all call-outs.
C.N.A.
5 Years- The responsibilities included, but not limited to providing direct care for residents in need of assistance in activities of daily living. I was also responsible for the C.N.A. schedule.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
PRACTICAL NURSE
Skills
Charting expertise
Able to lift 50+ pounds
Understands medical procedures
Respiratory equipment training
Documentation procedures expert
Scheduling experience
Trained in catheter change and preparation
Calm and level-headed under stress
Quick problem solver
Medical terminology knowledge
I.V. Therapy/phlebotomy trained
Reliable transportation
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Geriatric care
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient intake
Interests
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Gardening
Outdoor Recreation
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making
experimenting with recipes.
DIY and Home Improvement
Timeline
LPN in Home
Private Duty Nursing
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colleg Pines
05.2024 - 03.2026Read More
LPN
Gaurdian Home Health
04.2023 - 05.2024Read More
L.P.N.
TRINITY RIDGE
02.2019 - 03.2023Read More
L.P.N.
KINGSTON RESIDENCE OF HICKORY
08.2015 - 01.2019Read More
C.N.A.
KINGSTON RESIDENCE OF HICKORY
08.2010 - 08.2015Read More
GASTON COLLEGE
PRACTICAL NURSE
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SAINT STEPHENS HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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