LADONEICE HERRON
Peoria,IL
Summary
Dedicated and licensed practical nurse seeking a full-time, long-term position in a nursing care facility. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care. Eager to contribute strong communication skills and a compassionate nature to create a positive impact on the lives of patients.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse
Sharon Pine Health Care
Peoria
04.2023 - Current
- Pass medications, rehabilitative care, Problem solving, Education, addiction recovery, Social issues, personal help
- Assisted in the administration of medications to patients, as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided care and support to patients and their families during hospitalization or home visits.
LICENSED NURSING PRACTITIONER
DORS
Peoria, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Assisting adults with mental and physical barriers (Dept of Rehabilitative Svcs), Helping clients with basic activities of daily living through compassionate care, Providing companionship and ensuring the safety/well-being of the client
BEHAVIORAL MONITOR
Dist. 150 Schools
Peoria, IL
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for supervising students with behavioral issues in the school setting, Maintained consistency in expectations of the students and the rules set forth, Focused heavily on encouraging accountability and growth from mistakes
- Managed the daily operations of monitors and ensured proper functioning.
- Monitored the performance of systems and identified issues for resolution.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
OSF Healthcare
Peoria, IL
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked as a patient care tech providing assistance in multiple hospital units, Helped patients with ADLs, personal hygiene, and answered call lights, Assisted nursing care team with medical treatments, transfers, etc, Ensured cleanliness of the patient's room/linens, Provided personalized care with an emphasis on dignity and compassion
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Education
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, ILSpoon River College
Canton, ILSkills
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Intake
- Patient interviewing
- Immunizations
- Needs assessments
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse
Sharon Pine Health Care
04.2023 - Current
LICENSED NURSING PRACTITIONER
DORS
06.2020 - Current
BEHAVIORAL MONITOR
Dist. 150 Schools
09.2017 - 03.2020
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
OSF Healthcare
06.2016 - 09.2017
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Spoon River College