Carlotta Alladin
Cypress,TX
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate with genuine passion for patient care. Well-versed in medical terminology and patient management, with strong skills in administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Over thirty three years (33) as a LVN, experienced Case Manager as a Utilization Reviewer for five (5) years. Committed to improving patient outcomes through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Night Shift Nurse
Park Manor Of Tomball
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving patient care quality.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
LVN
Memorial Hermann
09.2001 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LVN
Willow Creek Lodge
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN
NH Cypress Creek
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
LVN
Kindred
07.2009 - 07.2019
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXLVN CERTIFICATION
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT03.1991
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA protocols
- Verbal and written communication
- Case management
- Patient management
- HIPAA compliance
- Charting and documentation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of different tasks
- Achieved results by completing and making objectives with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Lead Night Shift Nurse
Park Manor Of Tomball
01.2025 - Current
LVN
Willow Creek Lodge
01.2023 - 12.2024
LVN
NH Cypress Creek
05.2022 - 03.2023
LVN
Kindred
07.2009 - 07.2019
LVN
Memorial Hermann
09.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
LVN CERTIFICATION
Bullard-Havens Technical High School