Sequetta Weaver-Braxton
Cordova,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 18 years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience of different settings. BLS/
ACLS/Basic Life Disaster Life Support/CARF certified. Patient centered professional skilled in providing
exceptional care to a diverse patient population. I am a great collaborative team player, self motivated
with clinical development that seeks to expand my clinical knowledge and expertise in the field of
nursing by providing holistic care to all patients.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
BLS/ACLS Certification
12.2022 - 06.2024
ANA
06.2022 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2022 - 03.2024
LPN
V.A Medical Center Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2018 - Current
- Provides skilled nursing care to patients on Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Mental Health Clinic, and Med-
- Surge Units
- Gathered data and observed patients, reported findings to the registered nurse
- Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of sepsis and report any unusual findings to their providers
- I assess vitals, and O2 saturation
- Report abnormal signs to the MD
- Administer meds and provide wound care treatments
- Administer bi-weekly, every three weeks and monthly injections to individuals with substance/alcohol addictions
- I provide injections for individuals with other Mental Health diagnoses according to the frequency of the Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Pharm D
- As a skilled LPN I also assist with activities of daily living meal preparation/enteral feedings
- Continue to maintain a safe environment for the patient while under hospital care
- Continue to provide holistic care to the patients' and provide support for their caregivers and family
- Covid screener and Covid-Vaccinator
12.2022 - Current
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
On Call Staffing
Memphis, TN
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Provided skilled Nursing care to clients of all ages with tracheostomies, G-tube, j-tube, foley catheters, and ventilator patients
- Assessments and Documentation was completed daily on a patient's conditions and reported any and all abnormal findings
- Constant communication with the Providers nurse if there were any changes in the plan of care for a patient
- Interventions were carried out daily per MD orders such as medication administration, provide wound care, assess vitals, and change in the patient's condition
- Reported any/all abnormal signs and symptoms to the MD
- Provides overall holistic care to patient and provided support for caregivers in the home setting.
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
Your Shared Hands
Memphis, TN
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided skilled Nursing care to clients of all ages with tracheostomies, G-tube, j-tube, foley catheters, and ventilator patients
- Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of sepsis and report any unusual findings to their providers
- I assess vitals, and O2 saturation
- Report abnormal signs to the MD
- Administer meds and provide wound care treatments if needed
- Constant communication with the Providers nurse if there were any changes in the plan of care for a patient
- Interventions were carried out daily per MD orders such as medication administration, provide wound care, assess vitals, and change in the patient's condition
- Assisted the family with refilling meds per the pharmacy
- Arranged for transportation to take the patients to and from MD appointments
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients.
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
Interim Healthcare Staffing
Memphis, TN
06.2007 - 03.2014
- Provided skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult ventilator and tracheostomy patients
- Skills include providing activities of daily living, medication administration, provided wound care if needed, monitored for abnormal signs and symptoms related to the disease process
- Maintained a safe environment for the patient when providing care
- Collected labs per Physician order and transported it to the lab
- Documentation of care that was provided after care was done.
LPN, Grace Healthcare
Cordova, TN
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Administered medications as required and ordered per MD
- Assessed pain level, monitored patients for abnormal s/systems and provided accu-checks and administered insulin when required daily
- Provided wound care to patients that required wound care per Doctor's orders
- Assist with organizing transportation for patients to attend doctor appointments and provided patient and family support
- Documentation done for care provided to the patients daily
- Provided care to residents with a variety of Mental illnesses on a 24- hour lock-down unit for more of a long term stay when they were transferred from one of our neighboring facilities, either Delta Medical
- Center or Lakeside Behavioral Health
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients
- Communicated with hospital clinicians for transfers and admissions on a day to day basis for skilled and ICF patients
- I was responsible for completing all admissions paperwork, verifying medication and any treatment orders per referring MD, and completing all admission assessments
- Completed referrals for therapy services, and made sure evaluations were carried out on all new admissions within 48 hours of admission.
LPN (Field Nurse)
FAMILY HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Memphis, TN
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided excellent in-home clinical services for home bound patients by performing tracheostomy care to adult and pediatric patient
- Monitored the progress of the adult patients on ventilation devices, assessment of high/low pressure alarms
- Provided medication administration orally, sub-q, rectally, topically, and IM Provided patient teaching on diet and medication regimens, along with pt
- Teaching on the disease process and the abnormal s/symptoms that should be reported to the skilled clinician and/ or MD
- I checked blood glucose, and blood pressure levels and provided pain assessments/management for the patients, and also documented the use of, and condition of the equipment that was needed for maintenance of the patient's health
- Provided wound care in the patient home per MD orders
- Provided excellent documentation of care provided on a day to day basis
- Maintained a safe environment.
LPN (Field Nurse/Scheduler)
MID-DELTA HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
Canton, MS
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Rendered patient care services to home bound patients per MD orders
- Monitored s/sx for infections and assessed/managed pain and administered medications per orders if needed
- Case conferenced with the healthcare team to provide effective clinical and nursing care
- Reported changes to the MD
- Assigned patients to clinicians; Therapists & Nurses, provided scheduling of the clinicians for the number of visits that the patients were approved to be seen on a weekly basis
- Documentation done on the services implemented for every visit
- Maintained a safe environment.
LPN (Field Nurse)
Ameri-care Home Health
Memphis, TN
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided clinical services to pediatric/adult patients with tracheostomies
- Monitored the progress of the adult patients on ventilation devices, assessment of high/low pressure alarms
- Provided medication administration orally, sub-q, rectally, topically, and IM Provided patient teaching on diet and medication regimens, along with pt
- Teaching on the disease process and the abnormal s/symptoms that should be reported to the skilled clinician and/or MD
- Assessed vitals, O2 saturation, accu-checks performed, insulin coverage administered when needed
- Documented skilled nursing services provided at the time of the visit
- Maintained a safe environment.
LPN (Case Manager)
Cross Road Hospice
Bartlett, TN
04.2006 - 09.2006
- Cared for terminally ill patients in their home as well as in a structured and comforting nursing facility
- Provided palliative care to patients and grieving support to family members
- Assessed/managed pain and administered medications as needed
- Wrote standing order prescriptions per over-see of the MD Director per this facility
- Reported new findings to the clinical team that was assigned to care for the patient
- Maintained a safe environment.
LPN (Charge Nurse)
Primacy Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Memphis, TN
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Administered medication as required and instructed per MD
- Assessed vital signs, pain, accu-checks, administered insulins as needed, monitored for abnormal Signs and symptoms for the disease process
- Arranged transportation for MD visits
- Wound care done on residents with a wound care order
- Documentation done for the care given to each patient daily and maintained a safe environment for all of the patients
- Admitted patients from acute care facilities
- Corresponded with the discharging nurse to make sure all new and current orders were carried out for the patients
- Assisted with the patient and family members adjusting to a new facility
- Provided guided tours for the family members.
Nursing Licenses
PN
, TN
06.2003 - 06.2004
RN
06.2024
- State: TN
- Skills
- Leadership and Developmental Skills
- Excellent Documentation and Ethics Competency
- Tracheostomy experience
- Scheduling experience
- Great time management
- EMR charting on MIS & Echart Systems
- Admissions and Intake Nurse
- Wound Care Experience
- Vent Certified
- Home Care
- Medical Office Experience
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Acute care
- Home health
- Hospital experience
- Languages
- English - Fluent
- Awards
Alpha ETA Honor Society
12.2021
Education
AS - Nursing
Arkansas State University
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Liberal Arts - Psychology/Counseling
The University of Memphis
08.2013 - 12.2018
Associate - Science
LPN - undefined
Tennessee Technology Center
Additional Information
- Additional Information
Timeline
RN
06.2024
Registered Nurse
BLS/ACLS Certification
12.2022 - 06.2024
12.2022 - Current
ANA
06.2022 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2022 - 03.2024
Alpha ETA Honor Society
12.2021
AS - Nursing
Arkansas State University
08.2020 - 12.2021
LPN
V.A Medical Center Memphis
01.2018 - Current
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
Your Shared Hands
11.2017 - 01.2018
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
On Call Staffing
03.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelors of Liberal Arts - Psychology/Counseling
The University of Memphis
08.2013 - 12.2018
LPN, Grace Healthcare
05.2012 - 12.2013
LPN (Field Nurse)
FAMILY HOME HEALTH AGENCY
04.2010 - 05.2011
LPN (Field Nurse/Scheduler)
MID-DELTA HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
01.2009 - 12.2009
LPN (Private Duty Nurse
Interim Healthcare Staffing
06.2007 - 03.2014
LPN (Field Nurse)
Ameri-care Home Health
09.2006 - 05.2007
LPN (Case Manager)
Cross Road Hospice
04.2006 - 09.2006
LPN (Charge Nurse)
Primacy Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2004 - 04.2006
Nursing Licenses
PN
06.2003 - 06.2004
Associate - Science
LPN - undefined
Tennessee Technology Center
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