Le-Keshia Darden
West Haven
Summary
To fill a position where I can perform duties as a motivated, dedicated LPN who’s a leader and team player; with over 20 years of patient care experience. Seeking to secure a challenging position where I can utilize my education and clinical skills in the medical field with prospective growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge Nurse
Whitney Center Senior living
Hamden
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to residents' individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with physicians to manage treatment plans and medication administration effectively.
Staff Development Assistant
Shady Knolls Health care
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinates the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment training for the purpose of fostering staff growth and ensuring program compliance.
- Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shady Knolls Healthcare
01.2007 - Current
- Interpret and report labs, taking and responding to doctors’ orders, providing wound care, medication administration within accordance to CT. state law and facility policy, providing assessment vital signs, assist aids with direct care, catherization, documentation, I.V. maintenance
Charge Nurse
Chatham place
New Haven
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored residents' health status, documenting changes in condition or concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to maintain a safe living environment for residents.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Vaccine Nurse
Cornell Scott Hill Healthcare
New Haven
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Managed patient documentation using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Staff Relief
AAA Nursing Care, LLC.
Stratford
01.2019 - 12.2019
Per Diem LPN
St. Joseph Center
Trumbull
01.2019 - 12.2019
Baylor LPN
Hartford Healthcare at Home
Waterbury
01.2015 - 12.2016
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
Hamden
01.2009 - 12.2009
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT 09.2019 - 06.2021
LPN - License Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
Hamden, CT 09.2005 - 10.2006
None - Allied Health
Gateway Community College
Skills
- Insightful observation
- Effective communication
- Concise documentation
- Leadership skills
- Task oriented
- Patient care
- Organization skills
- Efficient time management
- EHR documentation
- Staff training
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Whitney Center Senior living
10.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Chatham place
04.2022 - 05.2023
Vaccine Nurse
Cornell Scott Hill Healthcare
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
09.2019 - 06.2021
Staff Development Assistant
Shady Knolls Health care
01.2019 - Current
Staff Relief
AAA Nursing Care, LLC.
01.2019 - 12.2019
Per Diem LPN
St. Joseph Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Baylor LPN
Hartford Healthcare at Home
01.2015 - 12.2016
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2009 - 12.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shady Knolls Healthcare
01.2007 - Current
LPN - License Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
09.2005 - 10.2006
None - Allied Health
Gateway Community College