Ladonya Carrier
Iowa,LA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated LPN with extensive experience at St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center. Proven track record in medication administration and patient care, enhancing outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to delivering empathetic support to patients and families in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
Lake Charles
2003 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
- Assisted in patient education regarding health management and medication compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs and improve care delivery.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Patient management
- Inpatient care
- Indirect patient care
- Trauma-informed care
- Anatomy
- EKG administration
- State licensed practical nurse
- Vocational support
- HIPAA protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Licensed practical nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tuberculosis testing
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
Timeline
Lpn
St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College