Vanessa McKneely
Baker,LA
Summary
I am an APRN and committed professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate interventions and programs. Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate patient records and medical documentation. Creates positive, collaborative working environment with colleagues and other healthcare providers to support delivery of optimal patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
LCIW (Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women)
04.2018 - Current
- Assistant, phlebotomist, inventory, infirmary nurse, documentation, orders, wound care, pre and post pregnancy care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN
East Louisiana Mental Health Hospitals
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Medication admin, admissions, discharges, assessments, treatment planning, staffing with Dr., orders, unit rounds.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
LPN
LCIW (Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women)
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
Louisiana War of Veterans Nursing Home
11.2010 - 07.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
Ltac Hospital of Louisiana
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Phlebotomist
OLOL Regional Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2009
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
PMHNP -
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI08.2024
RN-BSN -
Chamberlain College
Chicago, IL05.2023
RN -
Excelsior
Albany, NY01.2019
LPN -
Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2006
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Community health
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Lab result interpretation
- Data Collection
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Wound Care
- Health screening
- Care Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Evaluation
- Women's health exams
- Medication Administration
- Administering immunizations
- Medication and IV administration
- Collecting vitals
Certification
- RN, 211151, 01/31/2025
- ACLS, 11/2024
- CPR, 03/2026
References
- Clarrisa Mcwilliams, 225-354-6404
- Shan Tina Banks, 225-240-2298
- Whitney Bess, 225-315-6075
Timeline
RN
East Louisiana Mental Health Hospitals
02.2020 - 04.2020
LPN
LCIW (Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women)
07.2018 - 02.2020
RN
LCIW (Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women)
04.2018 - Current
LPN
Louisiana War of Veterans Nursing Home
11.2010 - 07.2018
LPN
Ltac Hospital of Louisiana
08.2009 - 11.2010
Phlebotomist
OLOL Regional Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2009
PMHNP -
Herzing University
RN-BSN -
Chamberlain College
RN -
Excelsior
LPN -
Louisiana Technical College
- RN, 211151, 01/31/2025
- ACLS, 11/2024
- CPR, 03/2026
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