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Shakya Johnson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aperion Care Forest Park
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.

CNA

Plymouth Place Senior Living
Chicago
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.

CNA

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Chicago
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.

Education

LPN

ATS
Chicago, Illinois
05-2032

High School Diploma -

Marshall High School
Chicago, Illinois
06-2012

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Wound Care
  • Family Communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs
  • Counting narcotics
  • Patient evaluations
  • Charting and recording
  • Writing reports
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Diabetes management
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Geriatric Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Tracking symptoms
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aperion Care Forest Park
08.2023 - Current

CNA

Plymouth Place Senior Living
07.2020 - 05.2023

CNA

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 03.2020

LPN

ATS

High School Diploma -

Marshall High School
Shakya Johnson