Niesha Larkin
Newark
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
LPN
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Cedar Grove , NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Cedar Grove
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in coordinating patient care activities and workflows to ensure efficient operations.
- Supported nursing staff by managing schedules and facilitating communication among team members.
- Learned and applied safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Monitored patient status and reported changes to senior nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes related to patient admissions and discharges.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to improve knowledge of nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
CNA
Canterbury Nursing and rehabilitation center
Cedar Grove , NJ
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJ05.2022
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, NJ06.2010
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Counting Narcotics
- Behavioral Assessment
- Patient Management
- Breathing Treatments
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Medication Dispensing
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - 02.2025
LPN
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - Current
CNA
Canterbury Nursing and rehabilitation center
08.2022 - 02.2023
CNA
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School