La'Keshia Jackson- Eleby
Elevate Care South Holland
University Park,IL
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and team collaboration. Proven ability to mentor staff, develop personalized care plans, and adapt to dynamic clinical environments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and rehabilitation processes.
- Psychotropic management
- Nursing Unit manager
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Supervised nursing staff on assigned unit.
- Provide coaching and direction to CNAs and Nursing staff.
- Coordinate staffing and assignments.
- Assist with hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, and staff education.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Reinforce educated patients and families on health management and rehabilitation processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in electronic systems.
- Supported infection control initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted in patient care activities, enhancing comfort and safety for residents.
- Wound Care Coordinator.
- Perform and coordinate wound assessments and measurements.
- Provide treatments according to MD/NP orders.
- Photograph and document wounds according to facility protocol.
- Communicate wound status and changes to providers, nurses, residents and families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Skills
IV administration
Medication management
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Wound management
Direct patient care
Advanced cardiac life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elevate Care South Holland
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bria of Palos Hills
05.2021 - 03.2026Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waterford Estates Retirement Community
04.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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CAAN Academy of Nursing
License Practical Nurse from Nursing
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