SHARNIQUA M. HIGHTER
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 20 years of experience delivering superior patient care with compassion and professionalism. Team-focused with extensive experience in team building, conflict resolution, and improving workflows. Dedicated to ensuring tasks are completed efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care and comfort.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans for diverse needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sentara Vascular Specialist/Sentara Medical Group
08.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated professional and clinical knowledge in a clinical practice setting.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams and communicated effectively with other Licensed Independent Practitioners.
- Delivered patient care, performed testing, administered medications, and implemented care plans while adhering to ethical standards.
- Provided excellent customer service and supported a holistic approach to patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Chesapeake Health and Rehab
07.2018 - 11.2023
- Supervised patient care personnel and monitored patient needs.
- Recorded patient care activities and vital signs.
- Provided compassionate care and education to patients and families.
- Oversaw admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and monitored medical equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
DaVita Dialysis
06.1999 - 08.2018
- Managed treatment areas, monitored patient vitals, and recorded dialysis treatment data.
- Conducted patient observations, collected and prepared lab specimens for shipment.
- Delivered chronic hemodialysis therapy and recommended dialysis plans to RNs.
- Initiated dialysis, observed safety measures, and monitored critically ill patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, VA01.1995
Skills
- Delegating tasks and ensuring completion
- Patient triaging
- Assisting physicians
- Documenting incidents and electronic charting
- Medication administration
- Collecting vital signs and specimens
- Quality assurance controls
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
Certification
- NCLEX – LPN (1995)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sentara Vascular Specialist/Sentara Medical Group
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Chesapeake Health and Rehab
07.2018 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
DaVita Dialysis
06.1999 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Medical Careers Institute