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Shalanda Andrews

Camden

Summary

Dedicated medical professional with extensive experience in pediatric home care, particularly with high-acuity cases. Proir experience in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities regulations. Exceptional communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills, complemented by sound judgment and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Star Pediatrics Home Care Agency
03.2022 - Current
  • Traveling to patients' homes and managing their care plans according to physicians' instructions
  • Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene
  • Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient
  • Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests
  • Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.
  • Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • 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.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Direct Support Professional

Quality Management Associates
05.2014 - 02.2020
  • Provided care to patients in a manner that promoted safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living; attended to patient behavioral problems and helped in crisis intervention, as needed.
  • Participated in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs, as well as in-service education and staff meetings.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient records.
  • Transported patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Education

Practical Nursing Program Certificate -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown, NJ
05.2021

Skills

  • Pediatric care
  • Educating families
  • Clinical documentation
  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Enteral feeding
  • Seizure monitoring
  • Trach/vent

Certification

CPR / BLS

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2024 - Current

LPN

Star Pediatrics Home Care Agency
03.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Quality Management Associates
05.2014 - 02.2020

Practical Nursing Program Certificate -

Lincoln Technical Institute

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