Shelois Reed
Duncanville,TX
Summary
I HAVE BEEN A NURSE FOR OVER 10 YEARS WITH EXPERIENCE IN; INSURANCE CASE MANAGEMENT(SUPERIOR, HUMANA AND MOLINA) PSYCH CARE, DRUG DEPENDENCY WOUND CARE WITH CERTIFICATION FROM NAWCE, BEHAVIORAL, DEMENTIA AND HOSPICE PATIENTS IN HOME SETTINGS, HOSPITALS, GERIATRICS NURSING, SECURE UNITS, AND IMMUNIZATION CLINICS. AS WELL AS PRISON SETTING. SCHOOL BASED CLINIC, CLINICAL LIAISON. G TUBE, IV AND CATHETER INSERTION AND MANAGEMENT, CHAPGE NURSE, SUPERVISING STAFF AND DELEGATION OF DUTIES, QUALITY CONTROL HIPPA COMPLIANCE INFECTION CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lancaster, Tx
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care.
- Charge Nurse for 30+ patients daily. ,administration of oral, enteral, IV and injectable medications. Wound care. G-tube and catheter, and IV insertion and management. Patient advocacy, patient and family teaching instruction return demonstration, Coordination of care and discharge planning, conflict resolutions and de-escalation, management of assigned staff including assignment changes and relation of duties
- Supervised daily nursing operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
- Managed medication administration procedures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Oversaw documentation processes to maintain accurate health records and support regulatory compliance.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Village Nursing Home
DeSoto, TX
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Nicole Johnson RN
- (214) 289-9139
- Charge Nurse on women secure dementia unit. Duties included medication administration, wound care, g-tubes, catheter care, delegation of duties to aides and supervision of nursing staff.
- Supervised daily nursing operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Managed medication administration procedures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Oversaw documentation processes to maintain accurate health records and support regulatory compliance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
LVN Charge Nurse
Texas Department Of Corrections
Palestine, TX
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Beto Men Prison
- Palestine, Tx
- Charge Nurse on men secure unit inside of prison. Duties included medication administration, wound care, g-tubes and catheter care.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
- Managed medication administration procedures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Oversaw documentation processes to maintain accurate health records and support regulatory compliance.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- 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.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care.
- Supervised daily nursing operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Education
Wound Care - Wound Care
WCEI
Fort Worth, TXVocational - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX08.2007
Skills
LPN
- Medication administration
- Patient care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
Home Health
Point Click Care
Epic
MyUnity EHR
Charge Nurse
Geriatrics
Correctional Facility
Urgent Care
Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
Mental health
Clinical liaison
Hospice Care
Catheter Care
Medication Administration
Nursing
Caregiving
Tube Feeding
Infection Control Training
Vital Signs
Home Care
Critical Care Experience
Dementia Care
Patient Care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- January 2009 to December 2024
- Vocational certification
CUST
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Village Nursing Home
02.2019 - 02.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Texas Department Of Corrections
02.2017 - 02.2019
Wound Care - Wound Care
WCEI
Vocational - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute