LaShiekah McNeil
Hamden,CT
Summary
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yale New Haven Health At Home
12.2021 - Current
- 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
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
- 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
Maxim Healthcare
08.2019 - 10.2020
- 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
Private Duty
05.2019 - 05.2020
- 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 -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT1998
Certification in Sterile Processing
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Hamden, CT1999
Associate/Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT03.2019
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 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2019 - 10.2020
Home Health Care Nurse
Private Duty
05.2019 - 05.2020
Certification in Sterile Processing
Eli Whitney Technical High School
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
Associate/Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
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