Larez Moody
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Strong verbal skills with the ability to teach in classroom settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Health Care Tech
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Decatur, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Documents care in CPRS to include Covid screen and clinical reminders.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assist veterans with setting up their VA-issued iPads for telehealth and fixing any issues that may arise with the iPad.
- Provides assistance with updating and problem-solving staff iPhones, iPads, and HP laptops.
- Teach Preventive Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) classes to all staff of Atlanta VA Medical.
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Decatur, GA
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with physician's orders.
- Provided dialysis care to patients with chronic renal failure, including monitoring of hemodialysis machines and vascular access sites.
- Monitored laboratory values for adequacy of dialysis treatment.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary to stabilize the patient during dialysis treatment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members including nurses, dieticians, social workers and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition or response to therapy immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Developed positive relationships between staff members through mentoring new employees.
LPN
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Taught visually impaired Veterans the use of new equipment to assist them in taking their medications.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from patients.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding changes in a patient's condition or needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare professionals related to patient care planning.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Cardiac Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Physical Assessment
- Verbal and Nonverbal communication
- Technology (cell phones, tablets, laptops, CPU)
Affiliations
- Enjoys carpentry building and remodeling
- Enjoys traveling
- Maintains health through diet and exercise
- Friends with the great outdoors
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient for Nursing
- Manages the weight program for Home Base Primary Care
- Educated over 250 Veterans/ Family memebers on use of the VA issued iPad
Timeline
LPN Health Care Tech
Atlanta VA Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2013 - 08.2014
LPN
Birmingham VA Medical Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
University of West Georgia
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