NATASHA EVANS
Harts,WV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with 14 years of experience providing direct patient care to geriatric populations, with strong focus on dementia and memory care. Skilled in delivering personalized, holistic care to residents with Alzheimer's and other cognitive impairment. Adept at promoting quality of life, managing challenging behaviors, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create safe and supportive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Senior Services
11.2020 - Current
- Participate in regular clinical meetings with medical staff and family members to assess residents' needs and determine a care plan
- Provide essential information to family members and courteously answer any questions
- Implement all medical instructions as per physician instructions
- Implemented infection control and safety protocols
- Managing challenging behaviors
- Deliver daily nursing care to residents with varying stages of dementia, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Edgewood Healthcare
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Prioritized patient safety by closely monitoring changes in condition and responding effectively
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Treat patients with strokes, head trauma, recovery from Heart Cath & Stent procedures, and monitor hematoma sites
- Administered patient's oral, intramuscular, and IV medications, then monitored responses
- Monitor patient's vitals post-surgery; manage medical equipment and wound care
- Record medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Supplemental / Unit Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Health Care Center,LLC
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Document with the EMR system to update residents' records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff members to prepare for treatments, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Coordinate care with the charge nurse and other staff through daily communication
- Minimized resident's skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skincare plan
- Resident advocacy and HIPPA compliance
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in nursing practice, adjusting care strategies as needed to best meet evolving patient needs.
- Developed targeted interventions for diverse populations such as geriatric residents or post-surgical rehab clients based on specific needs analysis data gathered during intake assessments.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Logan Mingo School
Logan, WV07.2014
High school diploma -
Harts High School
Harts, WV05.2000
Skills
- Infection Control
- Provide safe and compassionate care
- Treatment plans
- Patient Advocacy
- Geriatric care
- Psychotropic mediations
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff supervision
- Family communication
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Mental health support
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- Infusion Therapy therapy 8 hour education course
- BLS Certification ( CPR & AED)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Senior Services
11.2020 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Edgewood Healthcare
10.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2020
Supplemental / Unit Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Health Care Center,LLC
06.2015 - 12.2017
High school diploma -
Harts High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Logan Mingo School
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