Trinity Ledford
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Erlanger Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in wound care and dedicated to providing empathetic support to patients and families during critical care situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Orthopaedics
10.2024 - Current
- monitored patient vitals for optimal care outcomes( when needed).
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and rehabilitation procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient experience and recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
05.2017 - 2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to nursing staff effectively.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice
06.2005 - 03.2013
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout end-of-life journeys.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
LIFECARE CENTER OF REDBANK
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
TENNESSEE COLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Crossville, TN02-2013
High School Diploma -
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGHSCHOOL
DUNLAP, TN05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Indirect patient care
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Patient safety protocols
- Anatomy
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Charting and recording
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Intravenous medications
Certification
CPR
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Orthopaedics
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
05.2017 - 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
03.2013 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice
06.2005 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
LIFECARE CENTER OF REDBANK
01.2005 - 07.2005
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
TENNESSEE COLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGHSCHOOL