Sheneka Hawkins
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Dedicated, Licensed Vocational Nurse with 12+ years of hands-on clinical experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and care coordination, with a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. Upcoming graduate with a degree in General Studies (May 2026), bringing a well-rounded academic foundation, and a passion for continued professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN III
Dallas County Health & Human Services
Dallas, Texas
01.2014 - Current
- Conducted patient intake, health screenings, and risk assessments for tuberculosis exposure and symptoms.
- Administered and read TB skin tests (PPD), and assisted with diagnostic procedures such as chest X-rays and lab coordination.
- Managed directly observed therapy (DOT) to ensure medication adherence and treatment compliance.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Educated patients and families on TB prevention, transmission, and medication regimens.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, side effects, and treatment outcomes in EMR systems.
- Coordinated care with public health departments, physicians, and case managers for continuity of care.
- Performed contact tracing and follow-up with exposed individuals to prevent disease spread.
- Ensured compliance with public health guidelines, infection control standards, and reporting requirements.
- Maintained accurate records for audits, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
East Texas A&M Commerce, TX
Commerce, TX05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX06-2014
Skills
Care coordination & case management, clinical documentation & chart review, patient assessment & care planning, discharge planning & care transitions, patient education & advocacy
Healthcare systems and compliance electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) – Epic, HIPAA compliance and confidentiality quality assurance and infection control
Administrative and analytical skills, data entry and record accuracy, critical thinking and problem solving, research and information analysis, report writing and documentation
Communication and collaboration, interdisciplinary team collaboration, professional communication (patients, families, providers), conflict resolution and patient support
Timeline
LVN III
Dallas County Health & Human Services
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
East Texas A&M Commerce, TX
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College