Vanessa Hameed
Coastal Care Nursing Agency
Pontiac,MI
23
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and direct patient care. Skilled in clinical documentation, patient charting, HIPAA compliance, and responding quickly to changes in condition.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Years- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses for changes requiring intervention.
- Provided direct bedside care, including hygiene support, mobility assistance, and comfort measures.
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and care updates accurately in clinical records.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and providers to implement individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Months- Administered medications and treatments accurately while monitoring responses and reporting changes promptly.
- Completed resident assessments, documenting vital signs, symptoms, and care updates in records.
- Supervised nursing shift activities, coordinating care delivery and prioritizing resident needs.
- Directed certified nursing assistants, delegating tasks and reinforcing quality resident care standards.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Educated patients and families on medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Recognized condition changes promptly and escalated concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
- Maintained infection control standards while supporting safe, efficient patient care delivery.
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for diagnostic procedures according to clinical protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses for changes requiring intervention.
Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Months- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining strict compliance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Supervised nursing workflows, ensuring consistent resident care and timely completion of daily assignments.
- Coordinated resident assessments, documenting changes in condition and communicating concerns to clinical leadership.
- Directed certified nursing assistants, reinforcing proper techniques for hygiene, mobility, and personal care support.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved efficiency and reduced medication errors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
12 Years 10 Months- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Licensed practical nurse
Medication administration
Medication dispensing
HIPAA regulations
Vital signs monitoring
Patient evaluations
Clinical documentation
Patient charting
HIPAA compliance
HIPAA protocols
Emergency response
Catheter care
HIPAA regulations
Writing reports
Dependability
Responsible and dependable
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Care Nursing Agency
09.2020 - 09.2026Read More
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Water's Edge of Bradenton
04.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
Manatee Springs Care & Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandenton River Rehab Center
05.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sun Coast Hospice
10.2003 - 08.2016Read More
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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