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Tasha H. Ikegulu

LA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member with a background in clinic and hospital environments offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
08.2024 - Current


  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Nurse Technician

North Oaks Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with patient transfers, turned and repositioned patients, and provides emotional support to patients and their families
  • Performed vital sign assessments, assists with ADL's, and charting for patients in a clinical setting
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement patient care plans
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

Case Manager/Wraparound Facilitator

Merakey
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • Five years of experience facilitating wraparound services for children and families involved in the child welfare system
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized service plans
  • Strong skills in crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource coordination

Mental Health Technician II

Baton Rouge General Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided direct care and support to individuals with mental health disorders in a hospital setting
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies and crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety and stability for clients
  • Facilitated therapeutic group activities to promote mental health recovery

Family Systems Counselor

Alternate Therapeutic Solutions
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Provided counseling services to families struggling with communication issues and conflict resolution
  • Managed caseload of diverse family dynamics and backgrounds, implementing evidence-based therapy techniques
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions focused on improving relationships and promoting healthy communication
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans for families in crisis

Education

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA -

River Parishes Community College
05.2024

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2009

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgement
  • Records (EMR)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Diabetes management
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Educating families
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Transcribing orders
  • Clinical judgment
  • Staff direction and task delegation

Certifications/Licensure

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
  • Current Louisiana LPN License

Timeline

LPN

Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Nurse Technician

North Oaks Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024

Mental Health Technician II

Baton Rouge General Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

Case Manager/Wraparound Facilitator

Merakey
03.2017 - 12.2022

Family Systems Counselor

Alternate Therapeutic Solutions
11.2014 - 03.2017

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY

Louisiana State University

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA -

River Parishes Community College

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