Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Certification
Timeline
Generic

LeKesha McCloud

Valparaiso,In

Summary

Seeking an opportunity in an environment where helping people with their health needs is the top priority and one that values dedication, hard work, and commitment of excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

School City of East Chicago
EAST CHICAGO, IN
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
  • Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
  • Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.

LIcensed Practical Nurse

City of East Chicago (Health Department)
East Chicago, IN
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Performed case management with communicable disease cases
  • Performed STD, HIV, lead, and TB testing
  • Reported required results to the state and followed up with patient's contacts for positive cases.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Miller's Merry Manor
Hobart, IN
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN
05.2023

Practical Nursing

Everest College
Merrillville, In
05.2014

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Triaging
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Educating Families
  • Work Planning and Coordination

Interests

Member of the Student Nurse Organization, SNO. This organization helps coordinate various activities or functions on campus for nursing students but is most known for their charitable contributions as well.

Certification

  • Certified [CPR], [Basic Life Support, BLS] - [05/21/22]

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

School City of East Chicago
10.2018 - 06.2022

LIcensed Practical Nurse

City of East Chicago (Health Department)
10.2016 - 10.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Miller's Merry Manor
07.2014 - 03.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College

Practical Nursing

Everest College
LeKesha McCloud