Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Shayla Thomas

Westlake ,LA

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 7 1/2 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long Term Acute Care, Geriatric and Psychiatric settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, and infection control. 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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Cornerstone
Lake Charles, LA
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.

LPN

Kinder Rehabilitation Center
Kinder, LA
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

LPN

Saint Martin Deporres
Lake Charles, LA
04.2017 - 08.2020
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Education

LVN -

Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX
08-2016

LPN -

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
12-2006

GED -

Texas State University
Houston, TX
07-2002

Some College (No Degree) -

Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX

Skills

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Gastrointestinal Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Respiratory Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Cardiac Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Catheter Care
  • Samples collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Family Communication
  • Vital signs
  • Health Education
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Physical Assessment
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Documenting incidents

Timeline

LPN

Cornerstone
11.2021 - Current

LPN

Kinder Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 11.2021

LPN

Saint Martin Deporres
04.2017 - 08.2020

LVN -

Lamar State College - Orange

LPN -

Sowela Technical Community College

GED -

Texas State University

Some College (No Degree) -

Lamar State College - Port Arthur

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Shayla Thomas