Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Lana Koonce

Overton,TX

Summary

Proficient Registered Nurse with nine years of experience in Intermediate Care Units, leveraging strong communication, empathy, and patient advocacy to enhance comfort and quality of life for individuals in end-of-life care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

UT Health Tyler
Tyler, Texas
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations using advanced life support techniques when necessary.
  • Conducted critical thinking assessments to determine the best course of action for each individual patient's needs.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Reliable Nursing Agency
Marshall, TX
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Formulated, executed, and assessed individualized patient care plans aligned with established standards of practice.
  • Delivered direct patient care through medication administration, treatment execution, vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, and emotional support provision.
  • Evaluated new nurses' performance and offered timely feedback when required.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Delegated assignments to RNs, LPNs, and resident advisors, supervised tasks and conducted training to enhance proper care standards for patients.

Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview , TX
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw patient care activities and delivered guidance and training to RNs during shift, while assigning tasks and administering treatment.
  • Directed patient admissions and discharges from hospital to multiple settings, such as home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Educated new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance performance and safety.
  • Conduct performance evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care, Telemetry Unit

Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview , Texas
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Assessed patient condition through interpretation and tracking of EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry results and informing team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed medication administration and treatment for patients, monitoring responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to modify care plans.
  • Titrated medication doses and calculated drug dosages to meet specific patient needs.
    Administered continuous medication infusions, ensuring proper delivery and dosage.
    Conducted ongoing monitoring of patients to assess medication effects and adjust treatment as necessary.
  • Identified signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies.
    Initiated standard interventions to stabilize patients effectively.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to address patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX

Skills

  • Patient needs assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care plan development
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross- 2015-current
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - 2016-2024
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Certification (NIH)- 2016-current
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)- 2024-current

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

UT Health Tyler
03.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Reliable Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 03.2024

Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Longview Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care, Telemetry Unit

Longview Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kilgore College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE