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Lawanda Wilson

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN School Nurse

HCPS
10.2012 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Administered Daily and PRN medications.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

PSE Clerk

USPS, United States Postal Service
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Sorted mail according to size, shape, and destination.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Provided service and sales to walk-in customers.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipping containers and vehicles.
  • Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
  • Moved bulk containers and large parcels with jack pallets.

Home Health Aide

Right At Home, Home Health Care
03.2009 - 11.2011
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palms Rehabilitation Center
08.2003 - 11.2007
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

Warehouse Picker

Abc Distribution Services
01.1996 - 09.2000
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Compared received packages against shipping documents.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Fortis College - Tampa
Tampa, FL
12.2011

Skills

  • Wound Dressing
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Equipment Disinfection
  • Proper Waste Disposal
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Quality Assessments
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Quality Improvement Activities

Timeline

PSE Clerk

USPS, United States Postal Service
09.2014 - 01.2015

LPN School Nurse

HCPS
10.2012 - Current

Home Health Aide

Right At Home, Home Health Care
03.2009 - 11.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palms Rehabilitation Center
08.2003 - 11.2007

Warehouse Picker

Abc Distribution Services
01.1996 - 09.2000

Diploma - Nursing

Fortis College - Tampa
Lawanda Wilson