MA'KALIN LAWRENCE
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced and patient-oriented nurse with a proven track record in providing direct patient care, supervising staff, and managing department operations. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments to ensure optimal care delivery. Possessing extensive expertise across diverse areas of health specialties, committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
RISE AND RESTORE HOME HEALTHCARE
11.2024 - Current
- Provided pediatric home health care for patients with diverse medical conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments.
- Conducted regular supervisory visits.
- Established supportive engagements with families.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Optimum Pediatric
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Children’s of Alabama
09.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse ED
UAB Medicine
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optimum Pediatric Home Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
UAB Medicine
11.2017 - 11.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL08.2024
Certificate - Nursing Lpn
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL12.2023
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Physical therapy coordination
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic medical records
- Medical terminology
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient management
- Behavioral health support
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Patient counseling
- Tracheostomy care
- Case management
- EMR / EHR
- Home care
- Indirect patient care
- In-home care services
- Pediatric nursing
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- HIPAA compliance
- Fall prevention
- Recording vital signs
- Housekeeping
- Catheter care
- Patient monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Family support
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Care plan adherence
- Pediatric care
- Regulatory compliance
- Continuity of care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- LPN oversight
- Home health services
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
Certification
NRP
BLS
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
RISE AND RESTORE HOME HEALTHCARE
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Children’s of Alabama
09.2024 - 12.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse
Optimum Pediatric
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse ED
UAB Medicine
12.2023 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optimum Pediatric Home Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
UAB Medicine
11.2017 - 11.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Certificate - Nursing Lpn
Bevill State Community College
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