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Shameka Wells

Titusville

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel LPN

Integrity Medical Staffing
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent patient education on self-care management and follow-up appointments.
  • Administered vaccinations to travelers as per CDC guidelines, preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
  • Enhanced cultural competency through exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling more inclusive and empathetic nursing care.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, their families, and medical staff, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the treatment process.

LPN

IntelyCare
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

LPN

Shiftmed
01.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

Medical-Surgical LPN, Telemetry LPN

Kindred Hospital Bay Area
07.2017 - 01.2024
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
  • Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
  • Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.

Lpn

CareerStaff Unlimited
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • 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.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LPN

Helen Porter Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

LPN

Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Pysch Nurse

Higginsville Habilitation Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Participated in development of guidelines for Type care.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.

LPN

Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Lpn

Kindred At Home
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Travel Nurse

Leaderstat
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Pysch LPN

Brevard County Jail
04.2010 - 01.2021
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Ability to asses patients needs, document patients assessments and nursing interventions, Strong interpersonal skills and written communication as well as charting in the computer system. Passing medication and identifying issues with a patient. Responding to emergencies in the living quarters of the inmates. Monitoring and treating alcohol and drug withdrawal.

  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with Number Job titles to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Staff LPN

Standpoint Senior Living
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

LPN, Private Duty

Health First Private Duty
12.2016 - 05.2019
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.

Staff Nurse

The Brennity
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

LPN Charge Nurse

Department Of Health
09.2011 - 10.2015
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

LPN Charge Nurse

Royal Oaks Care Center
05.2011 - 06.2014
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Education

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Brevard Community College
Palm Bay, FL
08.2010

Skills

  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Patient Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Shared Governance
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Process Optimization
  • Infection Control
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Documenting intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Case management
  • Writing reports
  • Outpatient care
  • Medical office administration
  • Inpatient care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Caregiving skills
  • Breathing treatments
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Records Management
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Travel LPN

Integrity Medical Staffing
04.2024 - 09.2024

LPN

IntelyCare
12.2023 - Current

Lpn

CareerStaff Unlimited
07.2023 - 11.2023

LPN

Helen Porter Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023

LPN

Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023

Pysch Nurse

Higginsville Habilitation Center
11.2021 - 04.2022

Travel Nurse

Leaderstat
11.2020 - 02.2021

LPN

Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022

LPN

Shiftmed
01.2020 - Current

Lpn

Kindred At Home
09.2019 - 02.2022

Medical-Surgical LPN, Telemetry LPN

Kindred Hospital Bay Area
07.2017 - 01.2024

LPN, Private Duty

Health First Private Duty
12.2016 - 05.2019

Staff Nurse

The Brennity
12.2016 - 09.2017

Staff LPN

Standpoint Senior Living
06.2014 - 12.2019

LPN Charge Nurse

Department Of Health
09.2011 - 10.2015

LPN Charge Nurse

Royal Oaks Care Center
05.2011 - 06.2014

Pysch LPN

Brevard County Jail
04.2010 - 01.2021

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Brevard Community College
Shameka Wells