Sharlene Babin-Hyde
Crestview
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. 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. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Harlow Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies for long-term health maintenance.
- Mentored new hires and LPN students to foster a supportive learning environment while promoting adherence to best practices in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing services and collaborating with healthcare teams.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate bedside manner while advocating for their best interests throughout all stages of care.
LPN
AMX Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
10.2020 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies for long-term health maintenance.
- Mentored new hires and LPN students to foster a supportive learning environment while promoting adherence to best practices in patient care delivery.
Unit Manager
University Hills Health And Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
LPN
Marvel Medstaff
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
LPN
PruittHealth
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
LPN
Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
LPN
Lakeview Methodone Clinic
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
- Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
LPN
Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA12.2017
Diploma - Cna
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA03.2009
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Remington College
Lafayette, LA05.2006
Skills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Patient triaging
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Assisting physicians
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Catheter Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
IV Certified
BLS
Timeline
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Harlow Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Unit Manager
University Hills Health And Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 03.2023
LPN
AMX Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
10.2020 - Current
LPN
Marvel Medstaff
07.2020 - 09.2020
LPN
PruittHealth
03.2020 - 07.2020
LPN
Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office
11.2019 - 01.2020
LPN
Lakeview Methodone Clinic
09.2019 - 01.2020
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
05.2019 - 01.2023
LPN
Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
09.2017 - 09.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Infinity College
Diploma - Cna
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Remington College
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