Lakendria Cole
Dallas,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable LVN with solid foundation in patient care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to support healthcare teams and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrated compassionate patient interaction and effective communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Crossover Health
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
- Reduced medical errors by maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of patient information, treatments, and outcomes.
- Increased clinic effectiveness by managing supplies inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking when needed.
Clinic LVN
Texas Health Heart And Vascular
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed EKGs
Clinic LVN
Texas Heath Women's Care
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
LVN Charge Nurse
CC Young Nursing Home
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Vaccinating Nurse
Rhino Medical
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Vaccination Nurse
Execu Search
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Worked Monday - Saturday 7am-6pm at with IEM Health and AshBritt management and logistics.
- Administered and provided education regarding COVID 19 and vaccinations for over 400 people daily.
Medication Access Technician
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Served as a patient advocate by assisting patients with obtaining their medication through the manufacturing programs.
- Assist patient's with Medicare enrollment
- Collaborated with staff members to identify potential patients for enrollment.
- Collaborated with manufacturing programs for maintenance of patient existing medication.
- Partnered with a team of 20 health care personnel
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Pharmacy Technician
Metrocare Services
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Processed incoming drug orders.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
02.2008 - 01.2014
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for 350-400 customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Processed over 350 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
11.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medication Administration
- Collecting vitals
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Multitasking abilities
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Patient Examination
- Electronic Charting
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Prior Authorization Processing
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2021
- License number 1029353
Timeline
LVN
Crossover Health
12.2023 - Current
Clinic LVN
Texas Health Heart And Vascular
07.2023 - 11.2024
Clinic LVN
Texas Heath Women's Care
10.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Vaccinating Nurse
Rhino Medical
01.2022 - 04.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
CC Young Nursing Home
09.2021 - 10.2022
Vaccination Nurse
Execu Search
03.2021 - 06.2021
Medication Access Technician
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2017 - 03.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Metrocare Services
01.2014 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
02.2008 - 01.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
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