Leanora Fagan
New Augusta,MS
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse offering 21-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in CDC Vaccine and Immunization Administration, Safety and Handling as well as CPR/AED. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc.
12.2002 - Current
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and assigning tasks to LPN team members.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
Critical Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Proactively identified potential complications by closely observing patients for signs of clinical deterioration, alerting medical staff as needed.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in ICU critical care units.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Consistently provided high-quality care under pressure, successfully managing multiple priorities during critical situations and emergency scenarios.
- Promoted a safe environment by strictly adhering to infection control guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards in the critical care unit.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Performed advanced diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood draws that contributed to prompt diagnosis of life-threatening conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS07.2002
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Leakesville, MS05.1994
License - Emergency Medical Technician
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS01.1994
Skills
- Management Team Support
- Epic Systems
- Patient support
- CPR/AED
- Staff Supervision
- Responsible and Dependable
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Documentation
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient Education
- Patient Triage
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA Compliance
- Project Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc.
12.2002 - Current
Critical Care Technician
Forrest General Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002
Certificate - License Practical Nursing
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
License - Emergency Medical Technician
Forrest General Hospital
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