LaShonda Perkins

• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Maintained a safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
• Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
• Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to the patient.
• Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated individuals with acute and chronic mental health disorders.
• Managed crisis situations, including suicide watch, aggressive behaviors, and medication noncompliance.
• Administered psychotropic and general medications, monitored for side effects, and documented clinical responses.
• Worked in the correctional infirmary, providing care for patients recovering from surgeries, managing chronic conditions, and handling urgent medical needs.
• Conducted assessments, initiated treatment protocols, coordinated transfers, and collaborated with physicians and mental health professionals.
• Maintained accurate, legal, and timely charting in accordance with facility and state standards.

• Oversees the nursing staff working during the night shift. Provide guidance, support, and direction to the nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels during the night shift. This includes coordinating schedules, assigning duties, and addressing any staffing issues or conflicts that may arise.
• In emergencies or critical situations, acts as a resource and leader for the nursing staff. Provide

guidance and support to handle emergencies effectively, make quick decisions, and ensure the safety

• Communicates with healthcare professionals across different shifts, relays important information, and maintains accurate documentation.
• Address and resolve issues during the night shift, such as staffing shortages, equipment malfunctions, or patient concerns. Collaborate with other departments to find solutions and ensure continuity of care.
• Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.

• Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.