Shaina Gordon
Groesbeck
Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with several years of experience. I am looking to advance my way through nursing by pursing various fields. I am reliable, outgoing, a leader, and always looking for opportunity's to excell. I have experience in various fields of nursing from floor nurse to charge nurse. I have several years experience in care planning and providing patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
10.2023 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Hillcreast Health and Rehab.
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
- Assumed liaison role between government partners, program service providers and families in care planning and service coordination activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Heritage Health And Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Rural Carrier
USPS
01.2016 - 01.2019
- My duties as a mail carrier were to deliver mail in a professional and timely manner
- I was unsupervised all day and handled checks, money orders, stamp orders, and package deliveries
- I was responsible for maintaining signatures on certified mailed documents
- I was independent and on my own threw out the entire day
- I was able to handle overwhelming situations in a quick and responsible manner
Correctional Officer
Laurel County Correctional Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- My duties were to monitor inmates daily, receive and help process new inmates upon arrival
- I conducted body searches of inmates and searched their cells for contraband
- I was trained in using mace, tasers, handcuffs, and appropriate physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates
- I effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
Data Entry Clerk
KCC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- My duties were to scan documents and save them in a database to keep records of essential organizational documentation
- I entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad
- I reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records
Material Handler
Williamsburg Plastics
01.2012 - 01.2013
- My duties were to operate a forklift and pallet jack to transfer large products from one area to another
- I ran machines and maintained quality and quantity of products being produced
- I kept storage areas organized and cleaned to securely protect company assets
- I also read production orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
SRNA
Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
- My duties were to monitor the health and wellbeing of patients within their home
- I helped patients by providing help with self needs such as bathing, shaving, toileting needs, house cleaning
- I collected vitals and turned them into my supervisor at the end of the day
- I was an advocate for these patients
- I would relieve the caregivers when they needed a break from providing care to loved ones and encouraged patients to be as independent as possible
- I reported any new medical conditions I noted about patients to nurses and physicians
- I was unsupervised most of the day and trusted to drive and maintain a company vehicle
Lifeguard
KY Splash Waterpark
01.2011 - 12.2011
- My duties were to observe recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations
- I learned and was trained in BLS as well as basic first aid skills to offer individuals in time of distress
- I maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs
- I entered the water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety
- I prevented falls near and into the pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges
- I monitored the safety of all guests in and around the swimming pool
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Somerset Community College
London, KY12-2020
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY08-2011
Skills
- Behavioral health
- Post-surgical care
- Pediatric care
- Cardiac care
- Palliative care
- Home health services
- Care plan adherence
- Medical records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Student training
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Professional development planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Patient care management
- Health program evaluation
- Effective communication
Certification
Basic Life Support
Advance Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Life Support
LPN compact multistate nursing license 1177669
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
10.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Hillcreast Health and Rehab.
08.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Heritage Health And Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 08.2022
Rural Carrier
USPS
01.2016 - 01.2019
Correctional Officer
Laurel County Correctional Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Data Entry Clerk
KCC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Material Handler
Williamsburg Plastics
01.2012 - 01.2013
SRNA
Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Lifeguard
KY Splash Waterpark
01.2011 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
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