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Shonda Kizer

Newport,AR

Summary

Registered Nursing graduate with 8 years of Licensed Practical Nursing experience, including 6 years as a correctional nurse. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient needs and delivering exceptional care. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration within healthcare teams, resulting in improved patient satisfaction through dedicated service and advocacy. Committed to continuing professional development in nursing to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Clinic Care Coordinator

Unity Health Harris Medical Center
Newport, AR
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds.
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Oversaw the management of referral orders and patient scheduling processes.

Nurse

Wellpath- Mcpherson Unit
Newport, AR
08.2017 - 03.2023
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Pill call, treatment call, sick call, charge.
  • Inmate intake and medication reconciliation upon new entry.
  • Responsible for routine vitals, wound care, IVs, medication administration per physician orders, EKG, and diagnostic swabs for COVID, FLU, and STREP.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and levelheaded approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
  • Assisted with the yearly COVID/FLU vaccination clinic for security staff.
    Administered TB testing for staff as needed.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Arkansas State University
NEWPORT, AR
12-2024

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Arkansas State University
Newport, AR
06-2017

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Triage management
  • Clinical decision making
  • Psychiatric nursing
  • Wound care
  • Infection control
  • AED/BLS Certification
  • Medical Records Management

Timeline

LPN Clinic Care Coordinator

Unity Health Harris Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Nurse

Wellpath- Mcpherson Unit
08.2017 - 03.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Arkansas State University

Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing

Arkansas State University

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