Dependable well-qualified professional healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Experience in triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
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Shakira Heholt
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Affairs
LPN
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications. This enabled me to assist my team, RN/MD in prioritizing patient needs/care and adjust plan of care accordingly.
- Observe patients changes in behavioral, emotional and physical state even if in slightest to give any recommendations to RN/MD when seen.
- Proactively doing vital signs and if noticing A-fib, selecting to do an EKG prior to sending patient to provider.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Educate patients on healthy lifestyle, alternatives, diet and exercise to help manage their conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Knowledge of when patient should seek immediate medical attention, such as chest pain, abnormal EKG with symptoms, or even a drop in blood pressure to reach out to our Interim Care Team for further evaluation to seek emergent care.
Solaris HealthCare
LPN
08.2017 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa, FL
Associate of Arts from General Studies With Focus On Medical Field
University Overview
Harris Casel InstitueMelbourne, FL
Diploma of Completion For LPN Program from Nursing
01.2017
University Overview
- Awarded Valedictorian of Graduating Class
Licenses & Certifications
from Nursing
01.2017
University Overview
LPN License PN5231531
issued 07/10/2017 and is current and unencumbered
BLS Training - completed every 3 months
Skills
- Writing Reports
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Triaging
- Assisting Physicians
- Counting Narcotics/Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Tracking Symptoms
- Direct Patient Care
- EKG Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Coordination/Work Planning
Timeline
LPN
Veterans Affairs
02.2020 - Current
LPN
Solaris HealthCare
08.2017 - 09.2020
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Arts from General Studies With Focus On Medical Field
Harris Casel Institue
Diploma of Completion For LPN Program from Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
from Nursing
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