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Lavondrea Gary

RN
Richmond,VA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Skilled Nursing Facilities. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 3 years in healthcare roles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Lucy Corr Village
08.2022 - Current
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Charge RN

Laurels Of Bon Air
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.

Private Duty Nurse

Liddle
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients Hospice Nurse to support care initiatives.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Teacher

Department 0f Juvenile Education
10.2007 - 10.2013
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.

Teacher

Richmond Public Schools
08.2004 - 10.2007
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.

Education

High School Diploma -

Huguenot High School
Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Fitness

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bryant And Stratton College - Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA
12.2019

Skills

  • Patient Record Auditing
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Operational Procedures
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Process Evaluations
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Nursing Process
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Antibiotics Administration
  • Compassionate and Caring

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

Lucy Corr Village
08.2022 - Current

Charge RN

Laurels Of Bon Air
02.2022 - 08.2022

Private Duty Nurse

Liddle
02.2020 - 10.2020

Teacher

Department 0f Juvenile Education
10.2007 - 10.2013

Teacher

Richmond Public Schools
08.2004 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Huguenot High School

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Fitness

Norfolk State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bryant And Stratton College - Richmond, VA

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