Sadè Allen
Mexia State Supported Living Center
Mexia,TX
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse with 6+ years of clinical experience providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care in correctional, behavioral health, geriatric, and state-supported healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, patient assessments, monitoring changes in condition, documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Proven ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and adherence to nursing standards and facility policies. Experienced Charge Nurse with strong leadership, communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
Work History
LVN
5 Years 3 Months- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN
4 Months- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising HSA.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering COVID tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe treatment protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments, identifying needs and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, effectively deescalating tense situations and maintaining a safe environment for all patients.
- Administered prescribed medications promptly and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for side effects.
LVN Charge Nurse
3 Months- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Caregiver
3 Years 5 Months- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Reported abnormalities and changes in patients' health status to case manager for timely intervention.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Taught patients proper and safe use of ambulation assistive devices, enhancing their independence.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients with conversation, entertainment, and reading to promote mental alertness and well-being.
Education
LVN - Nursing
- Coursework in
- Medical surgical l &ll
- Basic nursing skills
- Maternal-Neonatal nursing
- Pediatrics
- Essentials of Medication administration
- Pharmacology
- Mental health
- Mental illness
- Clinical l,ll,lll
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Administration of medication
Infection control
Patient assessments
Sterile technique
Care plan implementation
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care management
Patient advocacy
Shift handoff reporting
Admission assessment
Discharge planning
Charge nurse supervision
Accomplishments
Dean's list GPA 3.6. Fall, Spring, Summer semester 2019-2020
Certification
- BLS (CPR & AED) March/2028
Additional Information
References upon request
Timeline
LVN
Mexia State Supported Living Center
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
LVN
TDCJ- Coffield Unit
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More
LVN Charge Nurse
Lakeshore Village
08.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Caregiver
Mexia State Supported Living Center
10.2014 - 03.2018Read More
Navarro College
LVN from Nursing
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