Tierra Hayes
HIGH POINT,North Carolina
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I am seeking an LPN position.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Greensboro, NC
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meridian Center, Genesis
High Point, NC
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meridian Center, Genesis
02.2016 - 10.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07.2023
Associates in General Education -
Guilford Technical Community College
High Point, NC05.2019
High School Diploma -
Southwest Guilford High School
High Point, NC06.2015
Skills
- Intake Recording
- Recording Vitals
- Responding to Emergencies
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Range of Motion Exercise
- Feeding Tube Management
- Trustworthy Companion
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- ADLs Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Physical assessments
- Geriatric Care
- Pediatric Care
- Home healthcare
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Palliative Care
- Care Planning
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Clinical judgment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Transcribing orders
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) January 2015 to July 2024
CNA II February 2023 to July 2024
AHA Certification BLS provider May 2024to May 2026 American Heart Association basic life support CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meridian Center, Genesis
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meridian Center, Genesis
02.2016 - 10.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associates in General Education -
Guilford Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Southwest Guilford High School