Lakita Gipson
Minden,LA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 16 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in nursing home settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadowview Health and Rehab
Minden, LA
08.2012 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 10-15 patients per day.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Browning Elementary School
Springhill, LA
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted teachers with lesson plan implementation, providing instruction and guidance to students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate conduct.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring extra help in classwork or homework assignments.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, copying, data entry, and answering phones.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to promote social development and academic progress among students.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher on the development of instructional strategies that met the needs of diverse learners.
- Established a safe learning environment for all students by monitoring classrooms and hallways during passing periods.
- Substituted in classes when teachers were absent, delivering lessons according to pre-planned instructions from the absent teacher.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Prepared materials and equipment necessary for classroom activities such as art projects or field trips.
- Transported students between schools or other locations following established guidelines.
- Supported computer use within the classroom by troubleshooting technical problems or assisting students with navigating software applications.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
- Distributed worksheets and homework assignments from head teacher to assist with classroom operations.
- Addressed rowdy and uncooperative students by speaking firmly and informing head teacher of transgressions.
- Organized and supervised games or other recreational activities.
- Graded tests and assignments using head teacher's grading guidelines.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Manor
Homer, LA
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 15 to 20 patients per day.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Education
Basic Life Support Program - Nursing-CPR Certification
CPR Suppliers,LLC
Minden,LA09-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Minden, LA05-2008
Skills
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Samples collection
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Educating families
- Compassionate Care
- ADL Assistance
- Vital signs
- Catheter Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting incidents
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Immunization Administration
- Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient evaluations
- Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Mental Health Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Counting narcotics
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Preventive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Breathing Treatments
- Palliative Care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Behavioral assessment
- Caring for wounds
- Patient Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadowview Health and Rehab
08.2012 - Current
Paraprofessional Substitute
Browning Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Manor
08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Basic Life Support Program - Nursing-CPR Certification
CPR Suppliers,LLC