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RACHARLOTTE COATES

RACHARLOTTE COATES

Browns Summit,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff memberdiligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CNA

Precision Healthcare Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2000 - 09.2003
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Patient Care Technician

Northeastern Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2003 - 04.2008
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Patient Care Technician

VCU Health System
Richmond, Virginia
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

CNA

St Francis Memorial Hospital
Midlothian, Virginia
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookdale Senior Living
Richmond, VA
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Immaculate Mary Home
Philadelphia, PA
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • 00Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [50]-bed hospital.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

LPN

BAYADA
Greensboro , NC
05.2014 - 06.2016

Pediatric Nurse to travel to/from various home settings, provide care for children with special needs ages newborn to 18 years of age. Medication administration, ADL's, doctor visits along with parents for assistance. Assist with PT/OT with visiting therapist. Emotional support and or companionship for family dynamics.

  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Premier Home Health Care
High Point, NC
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kindred Hospital
Greensboro, NC
07.2017 - 03.2020

sruo Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every [2h].

Licensed Practical Nurse

Caliburn International
Queens, NY
04.2020 - 05.2020
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

LPN Field Nurse

Gale Healthcare
Greensboro, North Carolina
06.2019 - Current
  • Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
  • Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

LPN Field Nurse

IntelyCare
Greensboro, North Carolina
12.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
  • Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Centura College
Richmond, VA

No Degree - Healthcare (CNA)

Ben Franklin School
Philadelphia, PA
2000.01 - 2000.06

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA
09.1984 - 06.1988

Skills

  • Counting narcotics
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Tracking symptoms
  • NC Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Documenting incidents
  • Catheter Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Diabetes management
  • Health Promotion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Safety
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Health Education
  • Patient Assessment
  • Compassionate Care
  • Acute Care
  • Vitals collection
  • Progress Monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Affiliations

  • Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)

Certification

  • Licensed LPN - 12 years
  • BLS Training - 12 years

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programs

Quote

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.
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Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner
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Interests

Crossword Puzzles

Knitting

Reading

Travel

Outdoor Activities

Software

PCC

Epic

Matrix

AHT

Yardi

Workday

Timeline

LPN Field Nurse

IntelyCare
12.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Caliburn International
04.2020 - 05.2020

LPN Field Nurse

Gale Healthcare
06.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kindred Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Premier Home Health Care
07.2016 - 05.2019

LPN

BAYADA
05.2014 - 06.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Immaculate Mary Home
07.2013 - 04.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookdale Senior Living
10.2012 - 06.2013

CNA

St Francis Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2012

Patient Care Technician

VCU Health System
05.2008 - 06.2010

Patient Care Technician

Northeastern Hospital
10.2003 - 04.2008

CNA

Precision Healthcare Agency
07.2000 - 09.2003

No Degree - Healthcare (CNA)

Ben Franklin School
2000.01 - 2000.06

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
09.1984 - 06.1988

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Centura College
RACHARLOTTE COATES