Montanna Requa
Anchorage,AK
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Springs Senior Living
Palmer, AK
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in accordance with care plans,
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital Emergency Department
Tacoma, WA
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in rapidly changing situations, making quick decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Cities
Kent, WA
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure therapeutic effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaska Native Medical Center CCU
Anchorage, AK
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interactions and safety procedures within the CCU environment.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with completing rounds, procedures, wound care, documenting vital signs and answering call lights.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
LPN To ADN Bridge -
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK04-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK04-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
University of Alaska
AK04-2019
High School Diploma -
Thunder Mountain High School
Juneau, AK05-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Time Management
- Cultural competence
- End-of-life care
- Mental health support
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- IV therapy Certification
- CPI Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Springs Senior Living
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital Emergency Department
09.2024 - 04.2025
Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Cities
07.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaska Native Medical Center CCU
01.2021 - 04.2024
LPN To ADN Bridge -
Alaska Pacific University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Alaska Pacific University
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
University of Alaska
High School Diploma -
Thunder Mountain High School