LaSheena Allen
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse Travel
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Kankakee, Illinois
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients on telemetry, obtaining vital signs and collecting data to determine any changes in patient condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Insight Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Cook County Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Methodist Medical Center
Merrillville, IN
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed acute pain crises using appropriate pharmacological agents while monitoring side effects.
- Identified changes in patient condition or behavior; reported any significant findings to physician promptly.
- Maintained a safe environment by complying with standards, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL06-2023
Skills
- Trauma care
- Patient Assessments
- Ventilator management
- Patient Safety
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Medication Administration
Certification
BLS-American Heart Association
ACLS-American Heart Association
PALS-American Heart Association
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Hospital
01.2025 - Current
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Cook County Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse Travel
Riverside Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Insight Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Methodist Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College