Tenisha Walker
Memphis,TN
Summary
Adept Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in acute and long-term care settings, notably at Acute Care Hospital. Excelled in implementing infection control practices and administering intravenous therapy, enhancing patient recovery rates. Demonstrated leadership in staff direction and compassionate patient care, underpinned by strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acute Care Hospital
Memphis, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission or spread of infectious diseases.
- Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across healthcare settings.
- Administered intravenous medications according to established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Provided education to family members regarding post-acute care needs and follow up appointments.
- Managed acute pain through the use of pharmacologic agents along with alternative therapies like relaxation techniques or guided imagery.
LPN Charge Nurse
Long Term Care Facilities
Memphis, TN
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Travel Nursing Jobs
Gonzales, LA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2018
University Pathway
Ridgeway High School
Memphis, TN05.2010
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting
- Diagnostic testing
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Disease prevention
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Compassionate care
- Policy adherence
- Sanitation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Certification
- Certified BLS, National CPR Foundation - 9-7-21
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acute Care Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Travel Nursing Jobs
08.2020 - 04.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Long Term Care Facilities
04.2019 - 05.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
University Pathway
Ridgeway High School
- Certified BLS, National CPR Foundation - 9-7-21
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