LaShiekah McNeil
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Hamden,CT
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Adept at delivering exceptional patient care, my tenure at Yale New Haven Health At Home honed my expertise in chronic disease management and patient education. I excel in patient needs with compassion care offering various skill sets within my scope of practice. I possess strong communication abilities, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams. My proactive approach and dedication to patient advocacy significantly enhance treatment outcomes.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 10 Months- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses of diabetes, stroke, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, CHF reinforce treatment options, chronic disease self-management.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed sterile technique of s/p or foley catheterizations.
- Care for wounds, cleaned and dressed, and apply wound vacs
- Administered medications, injections and pre pour medication box for the week.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Years 9 Months- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, O2 stats and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, also general medication, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in point click care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Setup doctor appointments, Lab. work, and physical therapy for residents.
- Record physicians orders in point click care system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Traveling flu nurse throughout Connecticut to various companies administering flu vaccines.
Home Health Care Nurse
1 Year- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Education
High School Diploma
- Certification in Sterile Processing
Associate/Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
Able to train new and current lpn's on the field
Able to safely insert/removal s/p catheter and urethral catheter using sterile technique
Arthritis/rheumatoid
psoriatic arthritis education
Musculoskeletal/systemic autoimmune conditions disease education such as lupus/rheumatology
Diabetic/Stroke/CHF education
Great communication skills with MDs and nursing staff at various facilities and hospitals
Able to problem solve to make good judgement in critical situation
Competent and physically able to perform LPN duties within my scope of practice
Able to safely administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections such as insulin injections or flu/ B12 injections
Multi-tasking and prioritization patient care
Samples collection of urine to safely transport to lab
Assisting physicians with wound care reporting changes in condition updating patient status
Caring for multiple wounds such as ulcers
incision
venous
traumatic and burns using various dressings and wound vac treatment from MD orders
Properly/safely counting narcotics
Medication administration using three check rule
Direct patient care in the home/assist living facilities
Vital signs monitoring/medication education
Ordering new/refill medications from MD orders
HIPAA compliance with all care
Accomplishments
- Patient Care
Ensured quality care through admissions, assessment, and treatment for a broad range of patients.
Monitored patients' vital activity, blood pressure , blood glucose levels, respiration etc - Documentation
Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation - Quality Assurance
Ensured and enforced medical compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and regulations for maximum quality and control - Patient Advocacy
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Licensed State Of Connecticut Department Of Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certification in Sterile processing CRCST, CIS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Health At Home
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2019 - 10.2020Read More
Home Health Care Nurse
Private Duty
05.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Eli Whitney Technical High School
from Certification in Sterile Processing
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James Hillhouse High School
High School Diploma
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Stone Academy
Associate/Diploma from Licensed Practical Nurse
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