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Tabitha January

Monroe,LA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 17 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in Geriatric patient support. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in nursing home and hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Oaks Nursing And Rehab
Monroe La
02.2006 - Current

Geriatric floor nurse administering meds as ordered, provided and managed direct pt care, obtained and recorded pt VS, IV therapy, and documented accurate pt information.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Freedom Behavioral
Monroe La
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Joseph Hospice Care
Monroe La
11.2014 - 03.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical Temps, Inc.
Monroe La
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Louisiana Technical College, Tallulah, LA
12.2005

High School Diploma -

Rayville High School, Rayville, LA
05.1991

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family Communication
  • Health Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Relationship Building
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Vital Signs
  • Outpatient Care
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Care
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Patient Triaging
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Care Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Mental Health Support
  • Diabetes Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Infection Control
  • Preventive Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient Charting
  • Intravenous Medications
  • In-Home Care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse - Freedom Behavioral
10.2017 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Joseph Hospice Care
11.2014 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - The Oaks Nursing And Rehab
02.2006 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Temps, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2014
Louisiana Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Rayville High School - High School Diploma,