Lakela Martin
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in quality care and a track record of delivering top-notch patient support. Skilled in teamwork and multitasking, adept at enhancing patient care through effective coordination and supervision. Demonstrate ability to improve healthcare outcomes, evidenced by 13 years of experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christian Care Communities And Services
12.2017 - Current
- Certified in Dementia care by NCCDP
- Provided care for up to 27 Alzheimer's/Dementia patients (ratio 27:1)
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, communicating with nursing team, and assisting staff with behavior patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sono Bello Cosmetic Surgery
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Educated patient and family members about procedure checking to verify understanding
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Administered controlled narcotics and inserted IVs
- Assisted Surgeons with cosmetic procedures
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN
Legend Oaks Healthcare
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN
Broadmoor Medical Lodge
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Demonstrated commitment, professional growth, and competency
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Metrocare Services
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing FMLA paperwork, and communicating daily with insurance companies for Authorization of medications
- Collaborated with and provided assistance for total 8 providers (4 doctors, 4 Nurse Practitioners) on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering intramuscular injections, taking temperature and blood pressure for 75+ children and adolescents daily
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Dallas, TX06-2025
Skills
- Teamwork
- Multitasking abilities
- Supervision
- Self-motivated professional
- Dementia Knowledge
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sono Bello Cosmetic Surgery
06.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christian Care Communities And Services
12.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN
Legend Oaks Healthcare
03.2017 - 12.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN
Broadmoor Medical Lodge
08.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Metrocare Services
06.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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