Lakesha Nelson
Lansing,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Smith Crossing
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Nurse Extern
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Recorded patients' vital signs, intake, and output and documented information in [Software].
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted staff with labor and delivery process
- Set up birthing room for incoming laboring mothers.
- Apply a monitoring device to labor patient during the labor process.
Patient Care Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Mokena, IL12.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05.2015
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Smith Crossing
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
03.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smith Crossing
01.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Biology
South Suburban College of Cook County
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