Takia Wooten
Saint Petersburg,United States
Summary
Health professional experienced in conducting tests and analyzing samples. Brings skills in sample handling, knowledge of healthcare and background with patient engagement. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in diverse position focused on healthcare objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared them for laboratory transport.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- I evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC to keep the team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Manor
Saint Petersburg, Florida
04.2008 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Dipolma - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2018
High School Diploma -
Mackenzie High
Detroit, MI06.1994
Skills
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing
- Critical Thinking
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
BLS certified
IV certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Manor
04.2008 - Current
Dipolma - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Mackenzie High