Tasha Crafton
Wilmington,De
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftMed, LLC.
01.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Electronic Health System (EHS) to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 30 Adolescents and Geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim HealthCare
08.2017 - 08.2020
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Education
Vocational Certificate or Credential, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Practical Nursing
Episcopal School of Practical Nursing
Philadelphia, PA09.2002
Skills
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Supervise nurses’ aides or assistants
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
Certification
- Healthcare CPR?AED (BLS) Training - -
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftMed, LLC.
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim HealthCare
08.2017 - 08.2020
Vocational Certificate or Credential, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Practical Nursing
Episcopal School of Practical Nursing