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Shanna Fallis
LPN II
Hot Springs National Park,AR
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14 + years of experience in the field.
Well-qualified medical professional capable of triaging patients, taking down information and completing basic procedures such as wound care, vitals and breathing treatments.
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in AR. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. backgrounds.
Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Dependable 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. Exceptional approach in patient support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 14 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
West Shores
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CHI St. Vincent
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Administered medication and IV therapies
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 15 patients per day
- Educated clients, patients, and care-givers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Scheduled appointments
- Used sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Triage patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Little Rock, AR
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Administered medication
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 50 patients per day
- Used sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office
- Triage patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Scheduled patients for all cardiac procedures; explained cardiac procedures and called in pre-meds, if applicable
LPN
EngageMed
Hot Springs, AR
08.2015 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
LPN
First Step
Hot Springs, AR
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Administered medications to high functioning children
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
LPN certificate - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR5 2010
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritize
- Samples collection
- Counting narcotics
- Assisting physicians
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Catheter change and preparation
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Health Promotion
- End of life care
- Disease Prevention
- Post Operative Care
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Restorative Care
- Neurological care
- Cardiac Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations
- Transcribing orders
- Geriatric Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Intake
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Medical office administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse- 14 years
- L051558 active
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work from home optionCareer advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
NexGen
Epic
Accuflo
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
LPN
West Shores
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
CHI St. Vincent
11.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
LPN
First Step
01.2020 - 09.2020
LPN
EngageMed
08.2015 - 10.2019
LPN certificate - Nursing
National Park College
- Licensed Practical Nurse- 14 years
- L051558 active
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