Latesa James
Magnolia,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished LPN with proven expertise in tracheostomy care and a strong ability to deliver compassionate patient support, as demonstrated at Wilmington Health OB-GYN. Excelled in diabetes management and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medical documentation, consistently achieving efficient and accurate patient records. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 22+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Wlimington Health OB-GYN
06.2016 - Current
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
Azalea Health & Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodbury Wellness Center
03.2008 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 28 to 30 patients per day in 48-bed unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC08.2001
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Rose Hill, NC06.1988
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
Timeline
LPN
Wlimington Health OB-GYN
06.2016 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Azalea Health & Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 06.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodbury Wellness Center
03.2008 - 08.2013
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sampson Community College
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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