Meshia Sayles
Summary
Diligent Licensed Practical Nursing with a background in patient care looking for a Registered Nursing employment. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fox Run Village
08.2004 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Providers, Care Associates and Family members to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Novi Lakes Health Campus
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Matrix software.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervision.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI12-2025
Diploma - Nursing
Richard Medical Academy
Toledo Ohio06.2020
Diploma - General Studies
Frank Cody High
Detroit, MI06.2006
Skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge
- Transcribing Orders
- Laboratory Testing
- Caregiving skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Excellent work ethic
Certification
- American Heart BLS Training/ Certification - Current
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MI Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Novi Lakes Health Campus
05.2016 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fox Run Village
08.2004 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Richard Medical Academy
Diploma - General Studies
Frank Cody High
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