Sharon Avery
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
I am seeking employment as a Travel LPN field nurse.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Allegiance Home Health Care
DeRidder, LA
04.2026 - Current
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice adjustments in home health settings.
- Led initiatives to enhance quality of care through process improvements and best practice implementations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and documentation protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice adjustments in home health settings.
- Led initiatives to enhance quality of care through process improvements and best practice implementations.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
LPN Field Nurse
Vital Caring Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice adjustments in home health settings.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
Lake Charles Louisiana
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Field Nurse
Christus St Patrick Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Elara Caring
Lake Charles, LA
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN Field Nurse
Evangeline Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
05.2008 - 01.2018
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
LPN Field Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Home Health
Lake Charles Louisiana
07.2011 - 10.2016
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
LPN Field Nurse
United Home Health Care
Lake Charles, LA
07.2003 - 04.2008
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
LPN Field Nurse
Southern Home Health Care
Lake Charles, LA
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
LPN Field Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
Lake Charles, LA
04.1997 - 12.1998
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and documentation protocols.
- Led initiatives to enhance quality of care through process improvements and best practice implementations.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice adjustments in home health settings.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Field Nurse
St Patrick Hospital Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
02.1991 - 07.1997
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication use, and preventative health measures.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
Education
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Lamar State College – Orange
Orange, TX01-2001
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA01-1985
Skills
Catheter care
Nursing documentation
Geriatric nursing
Vital signs monitoring
Home healthcare
Diabetes management
Clinical judgment
Patient safety
Tracheostomy care
Respiratory care
Health promotion
Disease prevention
Ethical practice
Rehabilitation nursing
Neurological care
Cardiac care
Quality improvement
Orthopedic care
Motivational interviewing
Behavioral health
Confidentiality
Medication administration
Patient education
Vitals collection
Patient assessment
Infection control
Acute care
Disease prevention strategies
Compassionate care
Documentation
Progress monitoring
Patient advocacy
Health education
Physician collaboration
Care plan development
Individualized treatment plans
Medical equipment operation
Care plan management
Resource referrals
Healthcare management
Care coordination
Field visits
Nurse training
Patient charts
Dementia knowledge and care
Responsible and dependable
Wound care
CPR/AED
In-home care
Strong clinical judgment
Certified in CPR/AED
Specimen collection
Attention to detail
Patient charting
Activities of daily living adls
Critical thinking
HIPAA compliance
Patient observation
Adaptable and flexible
Needs assessment
Call answering and assistance
Intravenous medications
Patient support
Conditions reporting
Patient positioning and transporting
Wound dressing and suturing
Medical examination
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Nursing staff supervision
Equipment assembly
Management team support
Recordkeeping and maintenance
Equipment inspection
Procedure explanation
Performance monitoring
Coaching and mentoring
Analytical thinking
Examination and test preparation
Inventory assessment
Dietary requirements and restrictions
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Satori alternative to managing aggression (SAMA)
Treatment room preparation
Conflict resolution
Care planning and modifications
Information compiling and auditing
Activity scheduling
Work planning and coordination
Staff supervision
Data analysis
Satori alternative to managing aggression
Prehospital trauma life support
Strategy development
Postpartum patient care
Medical paperwork processing
Administrative functions
ICD-10
Accomplishments
Won LPN of the year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2006.
Certification in IV therapy, compression wound therapy, Wound Vac, Telemetry.
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Allegiance Home Health Care
04.2026 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
06.2024 - 04.2026
LPN Field Nurse
Vital Caring Home Health
06.2022 - 09.2024
LPN Field Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
04.2022 - 12.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Christus St Patrick Home Health
09.2020 - 10.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Elara Caring
05.2018 - 12.2020
LPN Field Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Home Health
07.2011 - 10.2016
LPN Field Nurse
Evangeline Home Health
05.2008 - 01.2018
LPN Field Nurse
United Home Health Care
07.2003 - 04.2008
LPN Field Nurse
Southern Home Health Care
05.2000 - 11.2003
LPN Field Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
04.1997 - 12.1998
LPN Field Nurse
St Patrick Hospital Home Health
02.1991 - 07.1997
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Sowela Technical Community College
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Lamar State College – Orange