Lonna McClenithan
Okeechobee,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Rehabilitation and long term care. Ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem solving skills
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
2023.06 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
2019.05 - 2023.06
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitoring intake/ output and Vital Signs.
- Maintaining Patient safety
- Support ambulation and range of motion
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL04.2023
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL05.2021
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- BLS Certified
- IV Placement
- Compassionate care
- Problem solving skills
- Hipaa compliance
- Patient Care, ADLS, Comfort
- Vital Signs
Certification
- HCA Raulerson Hospital
-Med surg, Post surgical Unit, September-December 2021
-Preceptorship, January-April, 2023
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
-Progressive Care Unit, January-April 2022
-Maternity Unit, February , 2022
- Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
-Med Surg unit, August-December 2022
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center
-Mental Health, November 2022
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
-Pediatric Unit, February 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
2023.06 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
2023.01 - 2023.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
2019.05 - 2023.06
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Indian River State College
- HCA Raulerson Hospital
-Med surg, Post surgical Unit, September-December 2021
-Preceptorship, January-April, 2023
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
-Progressive Care Unit, January-April 2022
-Maternity Unit, February , 2022
- Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
-Med Surg unit, August-December 2022
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center
-Mental Health, November 2022
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
-Pediatric Unit, February 2023
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