Rasheena Watson
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
New Castle,DE
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with several years of healthcare experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Experienced in patient assessment, care coordination, medication management, clinical documentation, care-plan implementation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapy services, hospice, families, and other healthcare professionals. Currently serving as a Charge Nurse with strong experience coordinating daily resident care and responding to changes in patient condition. Seeking a Case Management position where my clinical knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centered care can support positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years- Coordinate and oversee daily nursing care while promoting safe, individualized, patient-centered care.
- Assess residents and identify changes in condition requiring notification of physicians, nurse practitioners, families, hospice, or other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate resident care, appointments, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up services.
- Implement and monitor individualized care plans based on residents’ clinical needs and physician orders.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, families, nursing staff, therapy services, hospice, and outside healthcare providers.
- Provide accurate and timely clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient responses.
- Assist with transitions of care, including hospital transfers, hospital follow-up, specialty consultations, and return-to-facility care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, safety, care needs, and follow-up recommendations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and address changing patient needs.
- Prioritize multiple clinical needs while maintaining accurate documentation and effective communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and monitored residents for reactions, side effects, and changes in condition.
- Completed vital signs, assessments, and documentation to support accurate resident care plans.
- Provided wound care, dressings, and treatment procedures according to nursing protocols.
- Communicated condition changes to RN, physician, and interdisciplinary care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Months- Provide skilled nursing care according to individualized care plans, physician orders, and facility policies.
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients for changes in physical, cognitive, and functional status.
- Administer medications, injections, and routine treatments while monitoring patient responses.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, nurse practitioners, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
- Implement physician orders and coordinate care with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, treatments, and outcomes.
- Provide patient and family education regarding healthcare needs, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Promote continuity of care through effective communication, documentation, and follow-up.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Provided patient-centered nursing care to residents receiving rehabilitation and long-term care services.
- Managed care for multiple residents while prioritizing individual clinical needs and changes in condition.
- Administered medications and treatments and monitored patient responses.
- Followed individualized care plans and physician orders.
- Communicated with physicians, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs.
- Completed timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Assisted with care coordination and continuity of care during changes in patient status and transitions between healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Health
1 Year 4 Months- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction of an RN.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Assessed patient needs and monitored for changes in condition, promptly communicating concerns to physicians, clinical managers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease management, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate clinical records documenting patient visits, assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and healthcare team members regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
- Participated in care coordination activities to promote continuity of care and support patient-centered outcomes.
- Assisted with discharge planning and transition of patients from home health services.
- Supported patients and families in managing healthcare needs safely and effectively in the home environment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
● Care Coordination
● Patient Advocacy
● Patient Assessment
● Care Plan Management
● Discharge Planning Support
● Clinical Documentation
● Medication Management
● Patient & Family Education
● Interdisciplinary Collaboration
● Physician Communication
● Change-in-Condition Recognition
● Chronic Disease Management
● Rehabilitation Nursing
● Long-Term Care
● Skilled Nursing
● Hospice Coordination
● Infection Prevention & Control
● Electronic Medical Records
● Quality & Patient Safety
● Resident Rights & Advocacy
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genie Healthcare System - Churchman’s Village
07.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rtg Medical- Pruitt Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 01.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Health
Kindred at Home
06.2017 - 10.2018Read More
Delaware Skilled Center
Licensed Practical Nurse
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