Lashanda Twiggs
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with 10+ years experience in long term care. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2022 - Current
- Currently working as a travel nurse for Grape Tree Medical Staffing.
- Delegated tasks effectively to universal workers
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, keeping them informed of progress reports.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Promise House
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Heartland Home Care
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Working for Heartland I had one client that I took care of in home. This client had a tracheostomy, urinary catheter, and a g-tube and had to have 24 HR nursing care.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients' health status, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Lutheran Home
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2009 - 01.2019
- I worked at The Lutheran Home for 10 years.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and enhance patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively to CNAs
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen supplies to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted with patient personal care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments
Education
Nursing - LPN
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO09-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA12-2026
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Hospice Care
- Assisted Living
- Long-term Care
- Memory Care
Affiliations
PHI THETA KAPPA
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) December 2025 to December 2027
- LPN
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Promise House
10.2020 - 07.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Heartland Home Care
03.2019 - 09.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
The Lutheran Home
01.2009 - 01.2019
Nursing - LPN
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College