SHARON NEAL
Haughton,LA
Summary
Louisiana State-Licensed LPN with a compact license, offering 26+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Positive attitude and great communication skills. Always ready for a good challenge.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel LPN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Nashville, TN
12.2021 - Current
- 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 acute and chronic diagnoses and managed that care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Performed detox protocols as ordered.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts in EMR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to appropriate team members.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Blake At Bossier City
Bossier City, LA
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Set up staff schedules and created assignments for 50+ employees based on department needs and individual strengths.
- Assisted Director of Wellness in patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and infection control.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans for patients.
- Oversaw and participated in medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pierremont Healthcare Center
Shreveport, LA
03.2009 - 07.2018
- Delivered direct quality care to 30+ patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using EMR.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Maintained and cared for patients with feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ileostomies, colostomies.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center- PCC
Shreveport, LA
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
Bossier City, LA
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Assisted Director of Nursing in new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies duties and assignments.
- Monitored and assisted with planning, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Integrated Health Services Of Vivian
Vivian, LA
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Before being promoted to ADON, then worked charge nurse position and also assisted in wound care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range of chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Coordinated patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Audited patient charts in real time and performed monthly and quarterly assessments on 100% of facility.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients, families, and staff.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Nursing Coordinator
The Glen Retirement System
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in recruitment efforts identifying top talent within the nursing field to strengthen overall service quality.
- Maintained high-quality patient care by providing ongoing education and support for nursing staff.
- Facilitated productive team meetings for continuous improvement in patient care delivery and workflow processes.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, ancillary services, patients, families ensuring clear communication throughout the course of care.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through the coordination of schedules, assignments, and workload distribution.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills development and professional growth opportunities.
- Managed conflict resolution among nursing staff to maintain a positive work atmosphere and foster teamwork.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
LPN Charge Nurse
Charter Forest Behavioral/Brentwood Behavioral
Shreveport, LA
08.1997 - 08.2000
- Worked all units of behavioral, to include Adult Psych, Child Psych, and Chemical Dependency.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients needs and advocated for them.
- Participated in assessments and visits with patients of all ages in various types of settings.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel for continuity of care.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
Roseview Nursing And Rehab Center
Shreveport , Louisiana
02.1995 - 08.1997
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying conditions.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 120-bed facility.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Northwest State University
Shreveport, LouisianaLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Shreveport, Louisiana12.1994
Skills
- Corrections Nursing, Med Surg, Psych, Chemical Dependency, and Geriatrics
- Patient Care Assessment, Intake Assessment
- Patient Health Information Access
- Management/Supervision
- Acute and Chronic Care Management
- CPR,AED, First Aid, IV Therapy, Proper Body Mechanics
- Behavior Modification Techniques, Patient Safety
- Medication Administration and Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring, Accurate Documentation, EMR
- Infection Control Procedures and Monitoring
- Respiratory Care, Ostomy Care, Wound Care
- People Skills, Leadership, and Multitasking skills
Timeline
Nursing Coordinator
The Glen Retirement System
09.2022 - Current
Travel LPN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Blake At Bossier City
07.2018 - 12.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Pierremont Healthcare Center
03.2009 - 07.2018
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center- PCC
06.2008 - 03.2009
Assistant Director of Nursing
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
07.2006 - 06.2008
Assistant Director of Nursing
Integrated Health Services Of Vivian
08.2000 - 07.2006
LPN Charge Nurse
Charter Forest Behavioral/Brentwood Behavioral
08.1997 - 08.2000
LPN Charge Nurse
Roseview Nursing And Rehab Center
02.1995 - 08.1997
No Degree - Nursing
Northwest State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
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