Tristan Hendrix
Conway,AR
Summary
I have a little over 8 years of experience in healthcare varying from CNA to recent graduation with my RN. With four years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in mental health, med/surg, long/short term care, & specialty clinics I have developed a strong foundation in direct patient care and holistic nursing practices, which I believe aligns well with the needs of your team. I have a work ethic that’s desirable, compassion and integrity are essential in my approach to patient care. I adapt and learn incredibly fast. I am humbled by my preceptors and I put 100 percent effort into everything I do. I posses an ASN in nursing, and have been accepted into an accredited RN to BSN program and hope to finish with my bachelors in nursing by next summer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
North Little Rock, AR
07.2022 - Current
- As a licensed practical nurse I provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors in a psychiatric setting. I administer medications as prescribed ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Monitoring and documenting patient vital signs and changes in mental status. I assist with therapeutic activates and facilitating group therapy sessions, I do this while providing emotional support and guidance to each veteran experiencing mental health issues. Reporting and documenting behaviors according to policy and VA standards. My coworkers and I work together as a team to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment through effective de-escalation techniques. I stay up to date with education on management of crisis situations including suicidal ideation, overdose, detox, abuse, and severe agitation. My achievements on the psychiatric unit have been contributing to a decrease in patient falls through effective care and observation. I engage in peer reviews and feedback sessions to improve personal and team performance. I help foster a supportive atmosphere within the unit by displaying affirmations on bulletin boards for the veterans to read. My rapport with patients is proficient and effective as well as my ability to deescalate situations. As a member of the team of healthcare professionals that provide mental health services to our veterans, I am competent and able bodied to perform the critical thinking, communication techniques, and clinical skills needed for our nations veterans.
- Series: 0620 - Grade: 5
- Hours per week: 40
RN Student
Student Clinical Rotations
Jonesboro, AR
08.2024 - 08.2025
- As a student registered nurse, I completed rotations in several different hospitals. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse I assisted with performing patient assessments head to toe, administering IV and oral medications. I was observed inserting/discontinuing IV's, providing bedside care, wound care, and performing ADL's. I interacted with patients and observed procedures performed and assisted with procedures in accordance with my scope of practice. I was responsible for relaying all information and care performed to the appropriate member of the patient's health care team. I collaborated with the medical staff, physicians, and therapists. I did rotations in the ICU, the PICU, labor/delivery, med-surg, pediatrics, mental health ward, NICU, and cardiac stepdown.
- Hours per week: 12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health Urgent Care
Jacksonville, AR
03.2022 - 07.2022
- As an LPN in the Urgent Care setting, I was responsible for greeting patients and preparing them for examinations/procedures. I prepped the room and acquired the correct supplies to assist the provider. I escorted patients to their assigned rooms after gathering all pertinent information, updating health record, performing tests/samples and providing instructions for the collection of these tests & samples. I gave injections, administered prescribed medications as directed by the provider and in accordance with nursing standards and scope of practice. Each patient chart was carefully and accurately updated in a timely manner. I assisted with the scheduling of tests/treatments, sending out referrals, and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed by the provider. My days consisted of blood draws, drug testing, specimen collections, glucose testing, viral/bacterial swabbing. I was educated and followed clinic policies for infection control and the handling/disposing of infectious/hazardous waste. As the LPN in the clinic I had many nurse led appointments for STD screenings. I was responsible for calling and responding to phone calls to update/notify patients of results in accordance to HIPPA.
- Hours per week: 36
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Dermatology
Cabot, AR
10.2021 - 03.2022
- At the dermatology clinic I am responsible for working patients up (obtaining background, history, immunizations, medication records, & vitals). I primarily assist the Physician Assistant during procedures and chart on the patients current condition. Under the direction of the provider I obtain consents, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information, bandage & sew wounds. I make surgery trays for the medical doctors on surgery day, sterilize/prep/clean instruments. I worked every day with injecting lidocaine and assisting during biopsies. I am also responsible for drawing labs and calling patients about lab results.
- Hours per week: 40
Certified Nurse Assistant
Foxridge Luxury Senior Living
North Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 10.2021
- As a CNA I assisted residents with activities daily of living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility. I maintained of awareness of each residents general state of well being and mental health, noting, reporting, documenting, and observing any changes. I helped to train new individuals on the floor to orient to the facility and introduce the residents to them. I responded to any emergencies and provided first aide and arrange for appropriate medical staff for follow up. I timely responded to call lights and assisted with meal service.
- Hours per week: 36
Patient Care Tech
CHI St. Vincent
Little Rock, AR
05.2020 - 07.2020
- As a patient care tech, I worked on a Med-Surg floor with 40 patient beds. After obtaining report, I was responsible for acquiring vital signs and glucose checks every 4 hours. Hourly rounds on each patient to ensure care as needed. I assisted with ambulation/transferring as necessary. All hygiene needs like bed bathing, assisted showers, and gathering appropriate supplies for hygiene needs for more independent individuals. I assisted nurses with NG tube insertions, rectal tubes, ostomy bags, and catheters. I ensured clean lines and fresh water were in each room and each patients environment was free and clear of clutter.
- Hours per week: 36
Certified Nurse Assistant
Spring Creek Health and Rehab
Cabot, AR
02.2018 - 07.2019
- My responsibilities included patient care, activities of daily living, grooming and bathing, feeding, lifting and transporting clients to different location in the facilities and to bed. I also worked in the memory care lockdown unit where I underwent additional training to work specifically with dementia and Alzheimer's patients. There I became the unit manager and began coordinating activities and event with the patients as well as maintaining mental health.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2025
Technical or occupational certificate - Practical Nurse
University of Arkansas at Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR08-2021
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, AR05-2016
Skills
- Samples collection
- Pain management
- Caring for wounds
- Medication dispensing
- Charting and recording
- Physical assessment
- Patient management
- Geriatric care
- Patient triaging
- Patient safety protocols
- Mental health support
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
- Achieved a grade 6 determination by the federal standards at my current job at the VA by infusing whole health concepts, music therapy initiations, demonstrating excellent patient care and attentiveness. I was promoted to the highest grade that an LPN can receive in the VA system.
- I made the deans list twice in my academic career for achieving and maintaining high GPA values and grades.
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Language skills
English
Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Job-related training
Through the VA I am required to stay up to date on continuing education for my license and maintain reeducation for CPR every 3 months. The training consists of modules through a system called "Talent Management System." The modules are prevention and management of disruptive behaviors, synchronous telehealth into the home, RQI BLS, accucheks information training, opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution, environment of care, privacy and HIPPA, etc.
Additional information
My skills consists of being properly educated in skills taught to a CNA and LPN, and RN. I am compassionate and patient, I have excellent computer skills. I am always eager to learn and consider myself a competent caregiver for all stages of life. My technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft office, multiple platforms for documenting in the EHR. Managing inventory and functionality of equipment. I am great at problem solving and demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills. I can be placed in any environment and pick up quickly what needs to be done and learn fast. I am eager to expand my knowledge and skill set as I advance my career in nursing.
Timeline
RN Student
Student Clinical Rotations
08.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health Urgent Care
03.2022 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Dermatology
10.2021 - 03.2022
Patient Care Tech
CHI St. Vincent
05.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Foxridge Luxury Senior Living
07.2019 - 10.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Spring Creek Health and Rehab
02.2018 - 07.2019
Technical or occupational certificate - Practical Nurse
University of Arkansas at Pulaski Technical College
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Greenbrier High School
Associate's degree - Nursing
Arkansas State University