Tyisha Shields-Coleman
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Graduate Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
COMHAR Mental Health
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olney High School
Philadelphia, PANursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA12.2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Pain management
- End-of-life care
- State licensed practical nurse
- Documenting incidents
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Graduate Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
COMHAR Mental Health
07.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
06.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Olney High School
Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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