LaDawn Willis Barnes
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Wound Care specialty and Infection prevention and control.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Arkansas State Veterans Home
01.2021 - Current
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and family members.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Arkansas State Veterans Home
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Shift Charge Nurse
The Villages At General Baptist - West
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Wound Care Nurse
The Villages Of General Baptist West
05.2011 - 12.2020
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and family members.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2010
Skills
- Wound Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Infection Preventionist certified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Infection Preventionist
- Tuberculin Administration
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Arkansas State Veterans Home
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Arkansas State Veterans Home
01.2021 - Current
Shift Charge Nurse
The Villages At General Baptist - West
01.2016 - 12.2020
Wound Care Nurse
The Villages Of General Baptist West
05.2011 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
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