Terneisha Johnson
Granite City,IL
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 5+ 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. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
10.2023 - Current
- Traveling to different facilities as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Four Fountains Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Addington Place Of Shiloh
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance through continuous training, mentoring, and regular performance evaluations.
- Streamlined workflow by updating or creating new policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting their autonomy and dignity.
- Mentored new hires on best practices in clinical assessments, interventions, and documentation requirements within the facility''s guidelines.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Reduced medication errors with thorough documentation and vigilant attention to detail during medication administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Beck School of Practical Nursing
Red Bud, IL08.2019
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL05.2010
Skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Vital signs
- Maintaining nutrition
- Patient Care
- Writing reports
- Staff Supervision
- Compassionate Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Assessments
- Home Health Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diabetes management
- Preventive Care
- Patient Management
- Geriatric Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Charting
- Written Communication
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Four Fountains Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Addington Place Of Shiloh
10.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village
09.2019 - 09.2020
LPN - Nursing
Beck School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
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