La'Paris Sherman
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Nurse
Shiftkey
02.2023 - Current
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that addressed unique needs of diverse patient populations while fostering trustful relationships between patients and healthcare providers.
- Reduced complications from medical procedures by skillfully monitoring vital signs, promptly identifying issues, and taking corrective action as needed.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients, family members, and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Relode
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Increased efficiency in wound care management by implementing standardized documentation processes and utilizing best-practice techniques.
- Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate''s medical needs were addressed properly.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Improved inmate safety through continuous monitoring, swift identification of health issues, and prompt interventions.
- Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Disaster Response Nurse
Angel Staffing Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Providing immunizations during full-scale exercises and disaster events such as pandemics, floods, hurricanes, flu outbreaks, etc.
- Dispensing medications at Point of Dispensing (POD) sites for mass prophylaxis events such as flu outbreaks and bioterrorist events.
- Providing medical care and functional needs assistance in response to a mass care event or evacuation to general population or medical shelter(s).
- Providing medical staff, infection control, and/or epidemiologist to assist the Health Department in an emerging infectious disease outbreak to provide medical treatment/prophylaxis, investigation and surveillance and implement control measures.
- Provide phone triage for possible COVID-19 patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Retirement and Nursing Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered nursing care to patients requiring care, collect patient data, makes observations and reports pertinent information to the care of patients.
- Performed assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Certificate -
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.2025
Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Vital Signs
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient support
- Medication administration
Certification
- LVN
- BLS Certification
- LPN
- CNA
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Relode
08.2023 - 02.2024
Agency Nurse
Shiftkey
02.2023 - Current
Disaster Response Nurse
Angel Staffing Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Retirement and Nursing Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate -
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
McLennan Community College