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
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
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
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