TENEKA WYATT
Hoover
Summary
Dedicated, efficient, and hardworking and equipped with the training and driven mindset necessary to improve patient wellbeing with skilled care. Familiar with computerized Patient Record System and charting requirements, as well as critical safety standards and state requirements. Focused on giving each patient optimal care with dignity and personalized support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birmingham VA Medical Center
03.2001 - Current
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
- Communicated effectively with Doctors and RNs, providing seamless continuum of care.
- Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
- Handled administrative responsibilities, including documenting nursing notes and physicians’ orders.
- Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Improved outcomes by educating patients and families individually and in group settings.
- Managed medication distribution and security for Medical Surgical and Primary Care units, ensuring each patient received medication and preventing unauthorized access.
- Observed patients, recorded significant conditions and reactions, and notified the Doctor of changes and concerns.
- Managed routine functions and special activities of nursing aides, medication nurse, and other staff.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Oversaw unit operations, supervising all patient treatments and maintaining current records.
- Completed routine phlebotomy tasks such as giving injections and collecting laboratory samples.
- Charted progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
- Screens and assess patients for Covid-19 and documentation of positive/negative status with computerized charting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2000 - 03.2001
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Coordinated medications for patients, placing pharmacy orders and administering medications.
- Recorded information for relieving LPNs and explained treatments and plans.
- Stayed on top of patients’ needs with routine rounds, paying special attention to high-acuity patients.
- Assisted in care plan implementations.
- Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
- Charted progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Managed routine functions and special activities of nursing aides, medication nurse, and other staff.
- Conducted frequent rounds to evaluate care.
- Completed routine phlebotomy tasks such as giving injections and collecting laboratory samples.
- Handled administrative responsibilities, including documenting nursing notes and physicians’ orders.
- Organized daily examination and treatment plans, preparing lists for physician examinations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alabama Regional Medical Center/Birmingham City Jail
07.2019 - Current
- Handled Detainee/Inmate intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
- Handled administrative responsibilities, including documenting nursing notes and physicians’ orders.
- Oversaw unit operations, supervising all patient treatments and maintaining current records.
- Charted progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
- Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Recorded information for relieving LPNs and explained treatments and plans.
- Observed patients, recorded significant conditions and reactions, and notified MD of changes and concerns.
Education
Diploma/Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Bessemer State Technical College
Bessemer, AL12.1999
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Jess Lanier High School
Bessemer, AL06.1992
Skills
- Care planning
- Patient intake
- Emergency response
- Charting and recording
- Medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- Medical records security
- Physical assessment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alabama Regional Medical Center/Birmingham City Jail
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Birmingham VA Medical Center
03.2001 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2000 - 03.2001
Diploma/Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Bessemer State Technical College
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Jess Lanier High School
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