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Tanikka Benton

Athens Kidney Center
Covington,GA
15
years of professional experience

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ yrs of experience skilled in medication administration, patient education, and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Months
Athens Kidney Center | 07.2026 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on kidney disease management and lifestyle modifications.
  • Provided support during dialysis procedures, maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Year 11 Months
Concerto at Westbury | 07.2024 - 06.2026
  • Documented vital signs and medical histories accurately in electronic health records.
  • Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care received.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Years 4 Months
Stockbridge Dialysis | 03.2012 - 07.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.

Education

Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

DeKalb Technical College | Covington, Ga | 06-2004
  • Extracurricular Activities: Feeding the homeless, volunteering with MBS Karate, collecting coloring books/crayons for CHOA

High School Diploma

Newton County High School | Covington, GA | 06-1992
  • Honor Roll : A/B

Skills

Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs assessment
Clinical documentation
EMR / EHR
Infection control
Patient education
Clinical judgment
Immunization administration
Emergency response
Geriatric care
HIPAA compliance

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Athens Kidney Center
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Concerto at Westbury
07.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Stockbridge Dialysis
03.2012 - 07.2024Read More

DeKalb Technical College

Nursing Diploma from Licensed Practical Nursing
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Newton County High School

High School Diploma
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Tanikka Benton