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Tamika Skanes

Richmond Heights,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse Candidate | Licensed Practical Nurse with 10+ Years of Experience Compassionate and detail-oriented LPN with over a decade of clinical experience in home health and long-term care. I recently completed an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Kent State University and am currently preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam. I am skilled in medication administration, wound care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong commitment to nursing excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

McGregor PACE
11.2016 - Current
  • Provide in-home patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle improvements.
  • Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Licensed Practical Nurse

ManorCare Health Services
06.2014 - 11.2016
  • Delivered care to residents in a long-term care facility, assisting with daily living activities.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, reporting changes to the RN supervisor.
  • Assisted in wound care management and catheter maintenance.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance and resident confidentiality.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Conducted patient assessments and contributed to individualized care plans.
  • Administered IM and subcutaneous injections and managed enteral feedings.
  • Monitored nutritional intake and implemented infection control procedures.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse Program - undefined

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
01.2007

Skills

  • Medication administration expertise
  • Wound care management
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Infection Control & Safety Protocols
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Specimen Collection & Lab Coordination
  • CPR, AED, & First Aid (AHA Certified)
  • HIPAA Compliance & Documentation
  • Team Communication & Collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

McGregor PACE
11.2016 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 06.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

ManorCare Health Services
06.2014 - 11.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse Program - undefined

Cuyahoga Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Kent State University

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