Mercedes Nickson
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Compassionate and Motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a full-time position in a dynamic healthcare setting to utilize clinical training and strong patient care skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated service and teamwork, with a focus on delivering excellence in nursing care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for medical review.
- Assisted in patient care planning, ensuring individualized approaches to treatment.
- Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provide compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elevate Care
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to provide accurate patient assessments to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to residents' needs and preferences, enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Home Health And Hospice
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Help patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Document patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Monitor vital signs and reported abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Maintain clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assist terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Help patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2023
- Work under the direction of the director of nursing
- Assist the patient with activities of daily living
- Work with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Matteson, IL12-2024
Associate in Early Childhood Education -
Prairie State College
Chicago, IL01.2017
High School Diploma -
George Henry Corliss High School
Chicago, IL06-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- CPR (10 years)
- Hospital experience
- Healthcare (10 years)
- Home care
- Customer service (10 years)
- Patient management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- BLS Certification, 04/26
Reference
Reference available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
07.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elevate Care
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Home Health And Hospice
11.2023 - 06.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
George Henry Corliss High School
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Associate in Early Childhood Education -
Prairie State College