Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 9+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Archbold Living - Cairo- LTAC
03.2024 - Current
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital - Oncology
09.2021 - 03.2024
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Boosted preceptees' problem-solving skills through scenario-based learning, preparing them for unforeseen challenges in patient care.
Promoted student growth by providing consistent feedback on assignments and assessments.
Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize the quality of discharge planning services provided to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex pediatric cases.
Conducted regular health education sessions for parents, promoting preventative measures and healthy habits.
Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Streamlined the triage process by effectively prioritizing patients based on urgency and acuity of conditions.
Increased efficiency in documenting patient information within electronic health record systems, ensuring accurate records for all patients.
Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grady General Hospital - Med-Surg
06.2016 - 08.2019
Skillfully managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
Promoted patient education through clear explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.
Supported continuity of care by maintaining accurate records and facilitating seamless nurse shift transitions through proper hand-off reports.
Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hospital and Manor - LTC
01.2015 - 06.2016
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident''s needs.
Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
Managed wound care efficiently coordinating with wound specialists when necessary resulting in faster healing rates.
Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient delivery of care services while maintaining quality standards.
Performed tracheostomy care for patients ensuring proper maintenance and function of tracheostomy tubes reducing complications.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
12-2015
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo Ga
05-2013
Skills
Medication administration
Wound care
Patient assessment
IV therapy
Electronic health records
Team collaboration
Care planning
Vital signs monitoring
Patient advocacy
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Clinical documentation
Clinical judgment
Inpatient care
Emergency response
Patient triaging
Medication dispensing
EMR / EHR
Health education
Pediatric care
Case management
Accomplishments
Achieved Daisy Award by providing safe and effective nursing care with accuracy and efficiency.