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Lacresha Williams

Lacresha Williams

Austin,Tx

Summary

I’m a Licensed Vocational Nurse deeply committed in providing quality and compassionate patient care. I have been a nurse for 5+ years and with 10 plus years experience in the medical field. I have spent my past 2 ½ years in Hospice care and case management. I have work in different fields such as Hospice, rehabilitation, and home health and dialysis and drug rehabilitation. I have received several awards in these roles for providing exceptional care and being an exceptional employee. I have great customer service and communication skills. I pride myself on learning new technology and medicine. Nursing is truly my passion and my goal is to truly bless and provide excellent care to as many people I can touch.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Willow Springs Recovery
11.2017 - 09.2019

LVN

Hospice Compassus Hospice
10.2020 - 02.2022

LVN

Hope and Grace Hospice
10.2019 - 10.2020

LVN

DaVita Kidney Care
12.2014 - 02.2019

LVN

Maxim Healthcare Services (Home Healthcare)
03.2017 - 01.2018

CNA

Longhorn Village healthcare
12.2013 - 01.2014

CNA

Bel Air at Teravista
01.2012 - 12.2013

CNA

Hospice Austin's Christopher House
03.2011 - 12.2013

CNA

Bright-star Healthcare
03.2010 - 05.2013

Home Health LVN

Centerwells Home Health
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.

Director of Nursing

The Crossing at Oak Hill
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.

LVN Floor Nurse

St.David’s Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
  • Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.

LVN

Aspen Hospice
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Education

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National American University
GPA: 4.0

Skills

  • Case management
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal
  • Medication administration
  • EMR systems
  • Managed care
  • Vital signs
  • Management
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • License vocational Nurse, August 2016, Present
  • CPR/BLS, 9/2019, 9/2021
  • CCHT, May 2015
  • Certificate of Phlebotomy, May 2009

Timeline

LVN - Aspen Hospice
01.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse - St.David’s Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Nursing - The Crossing at Oak Hill
12.2022 - 07.2023
LVN - Hospice Compassus Hospice
10.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health LVN - Centerwells Home Health
04.2020 - 11.2021
LVN - Hope and Grace Hospice
10.2019 - 10.2020
LVN - Willow Springs Recovery
11.2017 - 09.2019
LVN - Maxim Healthcare Services (Home Healthcare)
03.2017 - 01.2018
LVN - DaVita Kidney Care
12.2014 - 02.2019
CNA - Longhorn Village healthcare
12.2013 - 01.2014
CNA - Bel Air at Teravista
01.2012 - 12.2013
CNA - Hospice Austin's Christopher House
03.2011 - 12.2013
CNA - Bright-star Healthcare
03.2010 - 05.2013
National American University - ,

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