Lakeshia Kirkland
Apopka,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
12.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventhealth Centra Care Clermont
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Patient Registration Coordinator
AdventHealth Centra Care
08.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care
- Answers telephone, responds to patient questions/concerns to ensure prompt accurate resolution is achieved
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventhealth Orlando Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Patient Care Tech 1
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtains blood glucose readings, vital signs, and am/pm care as delegated by RN
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Patient Access- Team Lead
AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy
- Provide team members with tools and training needed to assist in meeting accuracy standard goals, minimize department registration errors, rejections, and avoidable denials
- Trains and assists new hires in successfully meeting 90-day productivity standards.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Lake Technical College
Eustis, FL07.2022
Associate of Arts Accounting -
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL05.2009
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Proficient in Epic and Cerner EMR systems
- Direct patient care
- Health insurance plan expertise
- Acute patient management
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- IV therapy administration
- Patient registration
- Venipuncture proficiency
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing - 0731/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 12/31/2025
- BLS, American Heart Association - 08/31/2025
- Intravenous Therapy Certification, Clinical Solutions
- Certified Public Notary, State of Florida
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventhealth Orlando Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventhealth Centra Care Clermont
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Tech 1
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Registration Coordinator
AdventHealth Centra Care
08.2019 - Current
Patient Access- Team Lead
AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019
License Practical Nurse -
Lake Technical College
Associate of Arts Accounting -
Valencia Community College
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