Rebecca Davenport
Greenwood
Summary
Compassionate and detailed oriented Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) with experience in delivering high quality patient care across diverse settings. Skilled in medication administration, chronic disease management, and patient education with a proven record of enhancing patient outcomes, satisfaction. Adept at managing multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standard and promoting patient safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Core Health Strategies
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered compassionate and high quality care, closely checking patient's vital signs and addressing needs promptly
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double check system during administration, achieving a 20% improvement accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans, enhancing patient recovery rates by 20%
- Conducted thorough assessments resulting in early detection and intervention for critical health conditions.
- Improved nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication.
- Utilized time management and quality control nd prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Case management and quality control
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cleveland Children's Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating referrals/resources when needed.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
- Prevented infection spread by ensuring strict adherence to hygiene standards during all aspects of nursing practice.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained supply inventory levels by monitoring stock status regularly; ordering when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Primary Clinic
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtain vital signs, weight, and height
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Completed DOT physical assessments
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Complete Prior Authorization and Pre Certification for medication and outpatient testing
- Pharmacy refill medications
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Practical Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-2003
High School Diploma -
Amanda Elzy High School
Greenwood05-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetic monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Case Management
- Medical record management
- Prior Authorization/Pre Certifications
- Performance monitoring
- Medication dispensing
Certification
Basic Life Support(AHA)
CPR/AED
TB certifcation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Department Of Health
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Core Health Strategies
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cleveland Children's Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Primary Clinic
10.2016 - 09.2019
Practical Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Amanda Elzy High School
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