LASHONDRA KALE
Manor,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience delivering comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties. Proven track record in acute medical-surgical settings, long-term care/rehabilitation facilities, NICU, postpartum care, school nursing, and psychiatric nursing. Expertise lies in providing personalized and empathetic care to ensure patients' physical and emotional well-being. Committed to upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery and fostering positive relationships with patients and their families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions RN
Cross Creek Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and conducted pre-admission assessments for prospective patients.
- Coordinated admissions and transfers between levels of care.
- Performing insurance benefit verifications
- Collected essential medical admission documents from external sources.
- Performed detailed evaluations of patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to determine suitable care placement.
- Completed admission orders for physician approval.
Substitute School Nurse
Manor ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Provide first aid, emergency care, and health assessments for students and staff.
- Administer medications as prescribed and ensure proper documentation and adherence to school policies.
- Manage chronic conditions and monitor students with special health needs.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, and healthcare providers as needed regarding student health concerns.
- Assist in immunization compliance and documenting immunizations in the EHR.
Staff RN
Austin Oaks Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to psychiatric patients by utilizing the nursing process.
- Assessed mental health needs, formulated nursing diagnoses, set goals, and planned and evaluated patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored their effects, including side effects, as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured patient safety and implemented milieu management and crisis intervention techniques
School Nurse
Manor ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and IV fluids and checked vital signs of critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments, and medical options.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse
Soin Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and reported each patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects and accurately documented updates.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Registered Nurse
Beavercreek Health And Rehab
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked within an interdisciplinary team to provide whole person care to residents.
- Prepared and administered medications and accurately documenting response to medications.
- Supervising unlicensed personnel and delegated tasks.
RN Case Manager
Ohioans Home Healthcare
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Managed case load of 15-20 patients with varied visit frequency.
- Performed evaluations on a consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions, and medications, altering care plans when required.
Registered Nurse
Southview Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Stabilizing neonates after birth and completing transition assessments
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy for infants
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Communicated with families on patient's condition and progress.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kettering Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Providing post surgical care for gynecology oncology patients.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Adeptly handled all aspects of treatment including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, and monitoring conditions for up to 6 patients per shift.
- Coordinated and completed admissions, transfers and discharges.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Dayton
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Acute patient care on med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment including administering medication and wound care for 3-5 patients per shift.
- Performed tracheotomy care and monitored vented patients
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
Dayton, OH12.2012
Certification
- Texas RN License 1030047
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Admissions RN
Cross Creek Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Manor ISD
07.2024 - Current
Staff RN
Austin Oaks Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
School Nurse
Manor ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Soin Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Beavercreek Health And Rehab
08.2020 - 12.2020
RN Case Manager
Ohioans Home Healthcare
02.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Southview Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
01.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kettering Medical Center- Kettering Health Network
02.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Dayton
02.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
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