Lakea Roberson
Magnolia,DE
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse and Military Veteran with a proven track record in hospital, substance abuse, long term care, and dementia settings. Excited to incorporate my experience into my transition as a new graduate Registered Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Emergency Room
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paramount Senior Living
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE12-2024
Associate of Arts - Health Care Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2021
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA12-2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Psychotropic medication administration
- EMR / EHR
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Triage and Emergency Department
- Substance Abuse and Withdrawal Training
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DE Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Instructor- American Heart Association.
- NIH Certified
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Emergency Room
05.2024 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paramount Senior Living
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DE Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Instructor- American Heart Association.
- NIH Certified
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - Health Care Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
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