Sheena Walker
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Proven Licensed Practical Nurse with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at Carnegie Village through expert medication administration and vigilant vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and a patient-centered approach, significantly improving clinical documentation and patient care. Skilled in wound care and geriatric care, embodying dependability and critical thinking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carnegie Village
Belton, MO
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Staffing
Overland Park, KS
05.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall patient experience during immunizations.
- Ensured proper storage of vaccines, keeping them within recommended temperature ranges at all times to maintain effectiveness.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Villages Of Jackson Creek
Independence, MO
04.2017 - 03.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Nursing
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS12.2019
High School Diploma -
Job Corps
Kansas City, MO12.2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting intake
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Intake
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Critical Thinking
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Responsible and Dependable
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Infection Control
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carnegie Village
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Staffing
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Villages Of Jackson Creek
04.2017 - 03.2024
Nursing
Donnelly College
High School Diploma -
Job Corps