LaKinya Caldwell
Lake Providence,LA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation, skilled in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations while delivering high-quality nursing care and fostering strong patient relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Medical Records Director
Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations.
- Evaluated requests for information and maintained and tracked releases to comply with federal and state laws.
- Developed and implemented record storage and retrieval system to comply with record retention laws and maintain accessibility.
- Reviewed open and closed records to comply with medical record documentation policies and reported findings to nursing services director.
- Conducted regular audits of stored medical records to identify discrepancies or missing documentation, ensuring completion and adherence to established guidelines.
Chronic Care Nurse
East Carroll Medical Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of patient medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures to ensure efficient delivery of quality care to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
PN Certificate - Practical Nursing
LA Delta Community College
Bastrop, LA12.2021
High School Diploma
Lake Providence Senior High School
Lake Providence, LA05.2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Triage management
- Behavioral health
- IV therapy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient documention
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
Timeline
LPN
Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Records Director
Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 05.2025
Chronic Care Nurse
East Carroll Medical Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2023
PN Certificate - Practical Nursing
LA Delta Community College
High School Diploma
Lake Providence Senior High School
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