Lakierria Knight
Mobile,AL
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in managing needs of medically complex patients. Expert in assessing and managing treatments, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Proven record of responding quickly to changing patient needs and delivering positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
Ascension Health Providence
11.2021 - Current
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care
Critical Care Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Managing various life-support systems including ventilation, heart monitoring and precisely delivered medication.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
Registered Nurse
staffing, Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Intensive Care Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care
Crisis Relief Nurse Supervisor/ Team Lead
NYC Health + Hospitals
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gordon Oaks Health & Rehab
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Charge Nurse
Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bishop State Community College
AL04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bishop State Community College
AL12.2014
High School Diploma -
Lillie B Williamson High School
AL05.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA safety expert
- Critical Care ICU expert
- Staff supervision
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Management
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Patient counseling
- Health screening
- Physical assessments
Nursing License
Compact State Registered Nurse License
License # 1-173248
EXP: 12/31/2023
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale, Exp: February 2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Never let yesterday use up too much of today.
Will Rogers
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
Ascension Health Providence
11.2021 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
staffing, Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2020 - 11.2021
Crisis Relief Nurse Supervisor/ Team Lead
NYC Health + Hospitals
03.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
08.2019 - 03.2020
Intensive Care Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gordon Oaks Health & Rehab
01.2016 - 04.2018
Charge Nurse
Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2014 - 02.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bishop State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Lillie B Williamson High School
- BLS - Basic Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Exp: April 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale, Exp: February 2024
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