Melanie Barton
Angola
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in high-stakes environments, including Louisiana State Penitentiary. Expertise in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Proven ability to foster collaboration among healthcare teams and patients, enhancing care continuity and outcomes. Organized professional skilled at managing multiple priorities while contributing to team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary
07.2007 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications per protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting abnormalities to healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans through comprehensive patient assessments and collaboration.
- Educated inmates on health management, medication adherence, and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations in facility.
- Conducted health screenings to identify and address potential medical issues promptly.
Sergeant
Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary
05.2000 - 08.2005
- Enhanced security standards through regular inspections, identifying safety hazards promptly.
- Facilitated inmate-admin communication, effectively addressing grievances to maintain harmony.
- Ensured legal compliance by accurately documenting incidents for review processes.
- Upheld facility order by enforcing established rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Led thorough inspections of housing cells, detecting contraband or damage efficiently.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Maintaining inventory
- Computer skills
- Data entry
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary
07.2007 - Current
Sergeant
Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary
05.2000 - 08.2005
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College