LaShundra Ikner
Center
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Pine Grove Nursing Home, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in geriatric care and compassionate patient interactions, I excel in clinical documentation and teamwork, significantly contributing to continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Grove Nursing Home
01.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Laborer
TysonFoodsInc
04.2013 - 10.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12-2021
High School Diploma -
Center High School
Center, TX06-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Medication dispensing
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Texas Board of Nursing.
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Grove Nursing Home
01.2022 - Current
Laborer
TysonFoodsInc
04.2013 - 10.2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Texas Board of Nursing.
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
Certificate - Nursing
Panola College
High School Diploma -
Center High School
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