Maleigha Palacios
Clarksville,TN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Screaming Eagle Clinic; Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
Clarksville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitors vital signs and reports changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educates patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies, promoting self-care.
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Checks patient into the clinic, documents intake per policy with patient's medical history.
- Administers injections to adults and children.
- Prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the clinic setting, and modifies the patient's care/treatment as needed.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient, setting up a sterile field and instrumentation, and monitoring the patient's condition throughout the procedure.
- Completes procedures such as suture removal, wound care, ear irrigation, performing EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and assisting with the setup of IUD placements and removals, PAP smears, and cervical swabs.
- Exercises independent technical judgment and possesses a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles and science of practical nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthCoast Health Pediatrics
Richmond Hill, GA
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and improve service delivery.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Administered injections to children.
- Completed bilirubin heel sticks on newborns, and ear piercings on children.
- Possessed knowledge of clinical protocols.
- Dispensed medication as needed.
- Followed up with the provider on abnormal results and educated the patients and families on disease management and plan of care.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Clarksville, TN09-2019
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TN05-2016
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse: Tennessee, Active
103377 Expires 10/31/2027
Basic Life Support: American Red Cross
Completed 5/15/2025 Expires: 5/31/27
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Screaming Eagle Clinic; Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthCoast Health Pediatrics
08.2020 - 02.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School