Laketha Lyons Lane
Lake Providence,LA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of Med-Surgical/Emergency Room experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with multiple disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to adult as well as the pediatric patient populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
East Carroll School Board
Lake Providence, LA
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted in development of school safety plans that targeted problem areas such as infection prevention.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
Charge Nurse
East Carroll Parish Hospital
Lake Providence, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Director of Nursing
East Carroll Parish Hospital
Lake Providence, LA
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 40 nurses, fostering environment supportive of both nurses and patients.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Formulated and implemented testing and interpretation practices and procedures to maintain standards of care and quality assurance benchmarks.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Registered Nurse
East Carroll Parish Hospital
Lake Providence, LA
06.2003 - 08.2015
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
School Nurse
East Carroll Parish School Board
Lake Providence, LA
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Assisted in development of school safety plans that targeted problem areas.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09-2024
High School Diploma -
Lake Providence Senior High School
Lake Providence, LA 05.1999
Master of Science - Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Critical care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient Management
- Monitoring vital signs
- Patient discharging
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
East Carroll School Board
09.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
East Carroll Parish Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
East Carroll Parish Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2021
School Nurse
East Carroll Parish School Board
05.2007 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
East Carroll Parish Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
High School Diploma -
Lake Providence Senior High School
Master of Science - Education
Chamberlain University
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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