Tameka Wright
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of experience in pediatric private duty, LTC and clinic settings. Skilled in tracheostomy care, ventilator management, G-tube feedings, and patient-centered care for medically complex populations. Proven ability to lead teams as a charge nurse, prioritize patient needs, and deliver safe, high-quality care. Currently advancing education toward RN licensure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Divine Home Health
1461 Ring Rd Calumet City Illinois
04.2025 - Current
- Provided one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in the home setting
- Managed and monitored tracheostomy care, including suctioning, stoma care, and emergency airway management
- Operated and maintained mechanical ventilators, including monitoring settings, alarms, and patient response
- Administered and managed gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feedings, medications, and site care
- Performed comprehensive respiratory assessments and responded to acute changes in condition
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent complications (e.g., pneumonia, site infections)
- Educated and supported family members on home care techniques and equipment use
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
LPN Charge Nurse
Friend Health
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily clinic operations and provided leadership to nursing staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care
- Performed patient triage and clinical assessments, prioritizing care based on acuity
- Coordinated care with providers and interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Administered medications and treatments while ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards
- Managed documentation, staffing assignments, and workflow to maintain organized clinic operations
- Provided patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warren Barr southloop
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Supervise 2-3 certified nursing Assistants during routine patient care and equipment assembly
- Observe, chart, and report development in patient health conditions
- Measure patients vital signs daily, including weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirations
- Provided basic treatment for patient, including assisting in dressing wounds, and attaching/ inserting catheters
- Observed and assess Respiratory patients conditions
- Communicated, Professionally, compassionately and effectively with patients, physicians, NP , staff and families
- Administered controlled narcotics, administrator and monitor IV ABT, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Administration of medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscular, via G-tube, and intravenously
- Provide Respiratory care including treatments, Suctioning and trach care to patients that are trach to vent dependent PRN
Education
BLS Provider - Adult/Child/ Infant BLS
Training Concepts Inc
South Holland, IL02-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Tinley Park, IL09-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
ATS Institue of Technology
Chicago, IL08-2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - CNA
Samland Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL06-2005
Skills
- Documentation
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Infection control
- Monitoring vital signs
- Feeding pumps
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Diabetes care
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Oxygen administration
- Nebulizer treatments
- Basic life support
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Divine Home Health
04.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Friend Health
08.2021 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warren Barr southloop
01.2017 - 02.2021
BLS Provider - Adult/Child/ Infant BLS
Training Concepts Inc
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
ATS Institue of Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - CNA
Samland Institute of Technology