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Necole Lester

Gilbert,WV

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Logan Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in critical thinking and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations. Committed to continuous improvement and quality care.

Experienced with patient care, clinical assessment, and wound management. Utilizes effective communication to ensure seamless care coordination. Track record of maintaining high standards in dynamic medical-surgical setting.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.

LPN

Family Healthcare Associates
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern WV Community & Technical College
Logan,WV
05-2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Nursing documentation
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Discharge planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical assessment
  • Central line management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Emergency response
  • EMR systems
  • Care planning
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Catheter care
  • Patient education
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Healthcare informatics
  • Enteral feeding
  • Continuing education
  • Pharmacology
  • Documenting vitals
  • Blood transfusion
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Nursing intervention adjustment
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Nursing workflow management
  • Compassionate care
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Clear patient communication

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - Current

LPN

Family Healthcare Associates
08.2008 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern WV Community & Technical College
Necole Lester