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Taneshia Francois

Tickfaw,LA

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 19+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about a variety of specialties included but not limited to med surg, cardiac care, woundcare, surgery care, healthcare, behavioral health care. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Egan Home Health
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately educating on medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.

LPN Psychiatric Med Nurse

Veterans Affairs Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed psychiatric patients providing direct care including medication administration, wound care, blood draws and behavior/symptoms monitoring.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

LPN

Lake Pines Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed 18 psychiatric patients providing direct care including medication administration, wound care, blood draws and behavior/symptoms monitoring
    • Collaborated with treatment team which included physician & social worker
    • Provided emotional support to patients & families and advocated for patients' needs
    • Facilitated family education sessions with patients' family members
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

LPN Field Nurse

Vital Link Home Health
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.

LPN Psychiatric Field Nurse

Central Home Health
04.2011 - 03.2016

Completed vital signs on home health patients
• Performed a variety of procedures such as obtaining
labs, UA, performing catheterizations or wound care
dressing change
• Communicate effectively with patient and family about
patient care
• Obtained Accu checks for those with diabetes
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted
with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and
discharges.

LPN Field Nurse

Vital Link Home Health
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Completed vital signs on home health patients
    • Performed a variety of procedures such as obtaining
    labs, UA, performing catheterizations or wound care
    dressing change
    • Communicate effectively with patient and family about
    patient care
    • Obtained Accu checks for those with diabetes
    • Preformed wounds, provided treatments, and assisted
    with procedures.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and
    discharges.

LPN Field Nurse

Egan Home Health
02.2011 - 03.2013
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Completed vital signs on home health patients
    • Performed a variety of procedures such as obtaining
    labs, UA, performing catheterizations or wound care
    dressing change
    • Obtained Accu checks for those with diabetes
    • Preformed wounds, provided treatments, and assisted
    with procedures.

LPN Field Nurse

Memorial Home Health
05.2009 - 02.2011
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored and educated the patient on medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
  • Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.


LPN

Ochsner Medical Center General Surgery
05.2007 - 11.2009

Assisted physicians with scheduling appointments for surgery and follow up appointments post surgery

Assisting the physicians with minor surgical procedures

  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center Short Stay Unit
09.2006 - 11.2007
  • Preforming patient care post surgical procedures such as wound care
  • Monitoring patient care post surgery
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Medication Administration
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center Cardiology Unit
02.2005 - 03.2006
  • Cardiac monitoring and telemetry

Preforming post surgical patient care
• 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.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

LPN

Canon Hospice
03.2005 - 11.2005
  • Provide hospice care to patients with terminal illnesses
  • Provided post mortal care
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
09.2017

LPN -

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
06.2004

Skills

  • Cardiac Care
  • Wound Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Operative Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Home healthcare
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Neurological care

Timeline

LPN

Egan Home Health
05.2020 - 11.2021

LPN Psychiatric Med Nurse

Veterans Affairs Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020

LPN

Lake Pines Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019

LPN Field Nurse

Vital Link Home Health
01.2016 - 04.2017

LPN Field Nurse

Vital Link Home Health
04.2012 - 10.2013

LPN Psychiatric Field Nurse

Central Home Health
04.2011 - 03.2016

LPN Field Nurse

Egan Home Health
02.2011 - 03.2013

LPN Field Nurse

Memorial Home Health
05.2009 - 02.2011

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center General Surgery
05.2007 - 11.2009

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center Short Stay Unit
09.2006 - 11.2007

LPN

Canon Hospice
03.2005 - 11.2005

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center Cardiology Unit
02.2005 - 03.2006

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College

LPN -

Delgado Community College
Taneshia Francois