Lakisha Reese
Milton,DE
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Offering expertise with substance abuse and long term care specialties. Accomplished Lead Registered Nurse at Banyan Treatment Center, demonstrating a strong commitment to assisting with the decrease in substance abuse. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Certified in CPR/AED, adept in patient care assessment and documentation, ensuring optimal care delivery. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and observation. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Completed intake of new patients, detox and post detox status
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating care across multiple departments and specialties.
- Provided patient advocacy, addressing concerns promptly and working toward satisfactory resolutions.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems while safeguarding sensitive patient information.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, guiding staff in prioritizing patient needs and delivering rapid response interventions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements and enhance clinical expertise continually.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
The Moorings At Lewes
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication among nursing staff members.
- Followed infection control measures to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections within the unit.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses entering the profession, providing guidance on best practices in clinical settings.
- Maintained high-quality patient care during staffing shortages by effectively managing resources and delegating tasks appropriately.
- Increased unit organization by creating and maintaining detailed records of patient care plans, medications, and treatments.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by advocating for patients'' needs and preferences in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked at least 32 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Moorings At Lewes
10.2018 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Healthcare
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Veterans Home
06.2013 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
04.2010 - 06.2013
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.1997 - 02.2007
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE10.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE10.2006
High School Diploma -
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes, DE06.1996
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Medication administration and observation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Documentation
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
The Moorings At Lewes
03.2021 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Moorings At Lewes
10.2018 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Healthcare
05.2015 - 11.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Veterans Home
06.2013 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
04.2010 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
02.2007 - 04.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.1997 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
High School Diploma -
Cape Henlopen High School
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