Neketta Adams
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. Committed to ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient comfort through direct care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
Milledgeville, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individual care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for patient care continuity.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and medication use.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Charge Nurse
Chaplinwood Health and Rehabilitation
Milledgeville, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on assessments and outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and facility policies to enhance team efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Milledgeville, GADiploma of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Milledgeville12-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Breathing treatments
- Catheter care
- Patient care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
12.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Chaplinwood Health and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College