LAKEISHA LANGSTER
LPN
Nashville,TN
Summary
Well-qualified LPN with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, port, and PICC line access. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Stem Cell/Hematology Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, accessed Ports, PICCs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Care Partner/Medical Receptionist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2014 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to the nurse.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Clinical Research Nurse
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, TN
2024 - Current
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Streamlined the data collection process for improved accuracy and efficiency in clinical trial documentation.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing support and education regarding their participation in clinical trials.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology
McMinnville, TN12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
John Overton High School
1992
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- American Heart Association- BLS Provider - 1/2024 to 1/2026
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
2024 - Current
LPN Stem Cell/Hematology Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Care Partner/Medical Receptionist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2021
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
John Overton High School
- American Heart Association- BLS Provider - 1/2022 to 1/2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - 12/21 to1/2023
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