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La Shonda Adams

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Bachelor Degree RN with 29 years of experience providing quality care in variety of patients. Responsible and reliable professional with skills in assessing patients' conditions, ensuring and provide nursing support according to plan of care. Developed skills in promoting consistent quality care.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kelsey-Seybold
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current

Provide wound care

Ostomy care

Prior authorizations

Referrals

Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Inbasket

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Patient triage.

Director of Nursing

West Houston Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Houston, Texas
12.2019 - 02.2020

Ensure nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.

Assist in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performances of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed.

Schedules and performs resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality appropriateness of nursing care.

Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and service. Ensure employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely manner.

Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population.

Ensure all required recoreds are maintained and submitted, as appropriated in an accurate and timely manner.

Evaluates current and potiential residents and paitients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care.

Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community

Maintains regular ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the residents/patients.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with c ompany policy an state and federal regulations.

Manages clinicial aspects of state and federal government survey processes.

Performs other duties as assigned,

Director of Nursing

Richmond Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, TX
12.2021 - 09.2022

Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and rehabilitation services.

Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Conducted performance evaluations, providing mentorship and training for nursing personnel.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care plans.

Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, enhancing quality of care across the facility.

Analyzed patient outcomes data to identify areas for improvement in nursing practices.

Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.

Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.

Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.

Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.

Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.

Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

Assistant Director of Nursing

West Janisch Healthcare Center
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 11.2021

Work under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assisting with assigned duties of day-to-day operations.

Planning and preparing the daily schedules and assignments.

Help with hiring and training, teach, and monitor nursing staff.

Assist with developing care plans.

Direct patient care.

Assist with system management including weight, pharmacy, laboratory, infection control, evaluating for compliance with regulations.

Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse

Kindred at Home
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 10.2021

Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.

Assisted in developing personalized care plans for home health patients.

Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.

Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients' needs and preferences.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality

Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Apple Home Health
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 02.2021

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.

Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision.

Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.

Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers).

Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.

Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care

Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care.

Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.

Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.

Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.

Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Director Of Nursing Services

Richmond Health Care Center
Richmond , TX
07.2017 - 12.2019

Ensure nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.

Assists in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performances of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed

Schedules and performs resident / patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality appropriateness of nursing care

Maintain administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.

Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensure employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis

Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population

Ensure all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate in an accurate and timely manner.

Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care

Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.

Maintains regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients / residents

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy an state and/ federal regulations

Manages clinical aspects of state and federal government survey processes

Performs other duties as assigned

Per Diem RN

Kindred at Home
Victoria, TX
02.2017 - 07.2017

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.

Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.

Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision.

Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.

Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers).

Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.

Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care

Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care.

Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.

Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.

Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.

Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Assistant Director Of Nursing/Director Of Nursing

Care Inn of La Grange
La Grange TX
01.2014 - 12.2016

 Ensure nursing staff is providing  quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.

 Assists in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performances of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed

Schedules and performs resident / patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality appropriateness of nursing care

Maintain administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.

Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensure employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis

Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population

Ensure all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate in an accurate and timely manner.

Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care

Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.

Maintains regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients / residents

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy an state and/ federal regulations

Manages clinical aspects of state and federal government survey processes

Performs other duties as assigned

LVN, RN Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager

Schulenburg Regency Nursing and Rehab
Schulenburg, TX
08.2010 - 01.2014

Assesses patients / residents by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health needs.

Administers medication and treatments.

Participates in the care planning process.

Supervises Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNS) and Certified Nursing Assistances (CNA)

Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/ or federal regulations.

Managed health records of employees / residents

Performs other duties as assigned.

LVN Charge Nurse

Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Halletssville, TX
08.2008 - 08.2010

Patient evaluation.

Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data.

Observes conditions and reports changes in conditions to RN.

Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals;

Assists in developing interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re -hospitalizations.

Participates in review and revision of plan of care.

Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;

Communicate pertinent data to RN and/or physician;

Documents accurately and thoroughly;

Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;

At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning.

Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family.

Ensure that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures

Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Businesses Processes.

Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff along with drug count

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences.

Performs other duties as requested.

LVN Charge Nurse

Care Inn of La Grange
La Grange, TX
02.2007 - 06.2008

    Assesses patients / residents by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health needs.

    Administers medication and treatments.

    Participates in the care planning process.

    Supervises Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNS) and Certified Nursing Assistances (CNA)

    Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

    Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy

    Educates patients and their families on health-related issues

    Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/ or federal regulations.

    Managed health records of employees / residents

    Performs other duties as assigned.

LVN Ununit Manager

The Village Healthcare
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 12.2006

Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitates the delivery of quality resident care.

Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with resident / patient care including family issues.

Makes nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care.

Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the residents / patients.

Develops a plan of care and implements nursing care based on assessment.

Provides health education to patients and their families.

Participates in quality assurance activities.

Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.

Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LVN Home Assessment Nurse

Emmaco Home Health Services
Houston, TX
09.2004 - 02.2006

Provide skilled nursing care for Home health clients in their residences throughout the city.

Teaching and educating clients and their family on disease process.

Notifies the Case Manager of any problems or changes.

Assures continuity of care through communication with other disciplines and resources.

LVN, On Call Nurse

All About Staffing
Houston, TX
03.2000 - 06.2002

Perform duties of floor nurse in a hospital setting on  Med-surgical, post operative units. 

Perform duties of charge nurse in a long term care facility

 Assessess patients / residents by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health needs.

Administers medication and treatments.

Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/ or federal regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

On-call based on job availability.

CNA

Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitaon Center
Halletsville, TX
05.1993 - 03.1996

Provide personal care

Assisting with activities of daily living (returning and repositioning, toileting, bathing and grooming, feeding, and mobility

Obtain and records vital signs and weight as assigned

Accurately documents all cares as required by company and in the compliance with state and federal regulations.

Provides non-resident services such as, washing wheel chairs and cleaning resident and areas in compliance with infection control procedures.

Contributes to the resident assessment and care plan.

 Makes routine rounds on each assigned resident and patient in accordance with established procedures.

Promptly communicates any significant changes I behavior or condition to supervisor.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations

Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advance Nursing

University of Houston School of Nursing
Victoria, TX
2013

Associate of Science - Graduate nurses

Victoria College School of Nursing
Victoria, TX
2012

Vocational Nursing - Vocational nursing, basic entry level nursing care

Zelda L. Allen School of Nursing
Hallettsville, TX
1996

Ceritified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care

Victoria College Certified Nursing Assistant Progam
Hallettsville, TX
1994

High School Diploma - undefined

Hallettsville High School
Hallettsville, TX
1994

Skills

  • CNA Instructor
  • MDS training
  • Wound care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • IV start and administration
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Blood glucose finger stick
  • Lab blood draw
  • Ostomy care

Custom

La Sonya Foster RN 361-772-2973

Maria Abul RN 281-903-0307

Jessica Hargrove RN 832-659-5160

Victoria Urio LVN 832-812-4019

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kelsey-Seybold
10.2022 - Current

Director of Nursing

Richmond Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Director of Nursing

West Janisch Healthcare Center
05.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Kindred at Home
11.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Apple Home Health
06.2020 - 02.2021

Director of Nursing

West Houston Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 02.2020

Director Of Nursing Services

Richmond Health Care Center
07.2017 - 12.2019

Per Diem RN

Kindred at Home
02.2017 - 07.2017

Assistant Director Of Nursing/Director Of Nursing

Care Inn of La Grange
01.2014 - 12.2016

LVN, RN Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager

Schulenburg Regency Nursing and Rehab
08.2010 - 01.2014

LVN Charge Nurse

Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2008 - 08.2010

LVN Charge Nurse

Care Inn of La Grange
02.2007 - 06.2008

LVN Ununit Manager

The Village Healthcare
10.2005 - 12.2006

LVN Home Assessment Nurse

Emmaco Home Health Services
09.2004 - 02.2006

LVN, On Call Nurse

All About Staffing
03.2000 - 06.2002

CNA

Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitaon Center
05.1993 - 03.1996

Bachelor of Science - Advance Nursing

University of Houston School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Graduate nurses

Victoria College School of Nursing

Vocational Nursing - Vocational nursing, basic entry level nursing care

Zelda L. Allen School of Nursing

Ceritified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care

Victoria College Certified Nursing Assistant Progam

High School Diploma - undefined

Hallettsville High School