Lori Thibodeaux
Chauvin,LA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse experienced in providing high-quality patient care and education. Delivered comprehensive support through effective medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring. Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and maintaining focus under pressure.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St Joseph Manor
Thibodaux, LA
07.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in patient education on health management and wellness practices.
Customer Service
Houma, LA
06.2018 - Current
- Customer Relations & Support: Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure satisfaction by delivering high-quality service and personalized care for both home and business cleaning needs.
- Cleaning Service Coordination: Manage scheduling, logistics, and execution of professional cleaning services for residential and commercial clients, ensuring timely and thorough completion of tasks.
- Quality Control & Feedback: Conduct follow-ups to gather customer feedback, assess service quality, and implement improvements to enhance overall satisfaction and retention.
LPN Volunteer Work
Self Employed
Houma, LA
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Delivered in-home care for elderly individuals by monitoring vital signs and managing medication to support health and well-being.
- Supported clients with daily activities in their homes. such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for clients.
- Supported individuals in preserving their dignity and independence through personalized care.
- Cultivated empathy and patience while delivering compassionate care to clients.
Missionary to Honduras
La Ceiba
10.2011 - 06.2018
- Implemented a feeding program that served over 300 children each week
- Led Spanish church services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth
- Organized and led regular church services in Spanish
- Coordinated mission teams for community service projects, enhancing local support and outreach
- Coordinated Mission teams to accomplish service projects for the community
- Organized weekly bible studies for women and children
- Mentored teen mothers through counseling and childcare classes, empowering them with essential skills
Manager
Church United
Gonzales, LA
04.2005 - 10.2011
- Supervised Transitional Single Mothers Home, assisting with government programs, job searches, and financial counseling to support residents' self-sufficiency
- Implemented job training program for Single Mothers by teaching job skills at thrift store
- Managed a large inventory thrift store
- Motivated recovering drug and alcohol addicts to achieve life management goals through personalized guidance and support
- Coordinated management of a vast inventory at a thrift store
- Implemented job training program for Single Mothers, teaching essential job skills at thrift store to enhance employability
Home Health LPN
Pediatric Services of America
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Administered quality care to terminally ill children at home, focusing on tracheotomy management and medication administration to ensure comfort and safety.
- Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with healthcare team and family
- Facilitated personal care to enhance comfort and dignity and wishes with caring attention to hygiene and grooming.
- Delivered comprehensive care for basic needs, including dressing changes, catheter management, and prevention or treatment of bedsores to promote healing and comfort.
LPN
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA
10.2002 - 12.2003
- Delivered skilled nursing care to enhance quality of life for patients in long term care facility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported elderly residents with daily living activities to promote independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
Education
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Ascend Academy
Atlanta, GACertificate - HCS-D Coding
Internship - Biblical Studies
Healing Place School of Ministry
Baton Rouge, LAVocational Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Miramar-San Diego, CASome college - General Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Medication Administration
- Patient care
- Acute care
- Critical Care Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Care plans
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Catheterization
- Tube Feeding
- Medical terminology
- Medical Records
- Charting Software
- EMR Systems
- Home Care
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Client support
- Client service
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Decision making
- Caregiving
- Basic life support
Certification
Ordained Minister, LPN, BLS Certification, CPR Certification, Compact State Nurse License, LVN
Timeline
LPN
St Joseph Manor
07.2026 - Current
LPN Volunteer Work
Self Employed
10.2019 - 01.2025
Customer Service
06.2018 - Current
Missionary to Honduras
10.2011 - 06.2018
Manager
Church United
04.2005 - 10.2011
Home Health LPN
Pediatric Services of America
01.2004 - 06.2005
LPN
Sentara Healthcare
10.2002 - 12.2003
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Ascend Academy
Certificate - HCS-D Coding
Internship - Biblical Studies
Healing Place School of Ministry
Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Some college - General Studies
Nicholls State University