Wanda Salone
Mansfield,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
As a Vocational Nursing Student currently enrolled and attending accredited nursing program. Offers outcome-based nursing care under supervision of LPN and observes and reports patient response and progress to interventions. Working knowledge of nursing fundamentals, medical clinics and acute care healthcare environments to demonstrate skills necessary to care for patients. I'm now a VN graduate
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Nursing Student
UT Health Carthage
Carthage, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Recognized and reported observations, patient behaviors and other indicators outside normal parameters or directions given by LPN.
- Used initiative in carrying out recurring tasks within scope of practice and established standards of care.
- Participated in clinical training, seminars and other educational offerings to develop knowledge and skill levels.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities within scope of LPN practice and in accordance with competencies and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Student Vocational Nurse
Quick Care
Carthage, TX
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care and checked vital signs.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored response.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Student Vocational Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc (Annex)
Marshall, TX
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Measure and chart vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and w eight; chart in-mate status observations.
- Under supervision, provides nursing services, care and assessment to inmate.
- Comply with all provisions of HIPAA and comply with all relevant laws and regulations regarding confidentiality .
Student Vocational Nurse
Hope Clinic
Center, Texas
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered close patient care and checked vital signs,
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Student Vocational Nurse
Panola County Rehabilitation
Carthage, TX
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Updating patient charts
- Offering bedside care
- Assisting in nursing care
- Dressing wounds
- Administering medications
- Organizing medication of patients
- Providing meals
- Cleaning and managing medical equipment and instruments
Student Vocational Nurse
Elysian Fields Elementary
Elysian Fields, TX
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Providing healthcare to students with acute or chronic health problems.
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records.
- Update students’ medical history.
- Ensure compliance with national and local health laws .
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Manor South
Shreveport, LA
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Dressing wounds
- Cleaning and managing medical equipment and instruments
Education
No Degree - Nursing
08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
05.2013
Certificate - General Studies
05.2010
Certificate - Medical Assisting
05.2012
Skills
- CPR and BLS for Adult, infant and child - American Heart Association 08/2022
- Wound Dressing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patient Intakes
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Observation
- Staff Supervision
- Take vital signs, dressing wounds, administering medicine
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations
- Ability to work at fast pace
- Patient advocacy
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Motivation
- Quick learner
- Basic life support
- Multitasking Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Knowledge and Terminology
- Assisted residents with all care needs including bathing, dressing, and eating
- Handled medication management plans, wound care, and all aspects of physical assistance
- Engaged with residents and acted as physical, emotional, social, and mental support for them
- Worked collaboratively with entire Nursing team to ensure highest level of patient care and satisfaction
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients to thrive in
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Entering Patient Data
- Pulse Oximetry
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR and BLS for Adult, infant and child - The American Heart Association.
- IV Certification
Timeline
Student Vocational Nurse - Quick Care
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Vocational Nurse - Southern Health Partners. Inc (Annex)
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Vocational Nurse - Hope Clinic
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Vocational Nurse - Panola County Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Vocational Nurse - Elysian Fields Elementary
03.2023 - 03.2023
LVN Nursing Student - UT Health Carthage
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Heritage Manor South
07.2013 - 04.2015
Panola College - No Degree, Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Certificate, General Studies
Remington College - Certificate, Medical Assisting
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR and BLS for Adult, infant and child - The American Heart Association.
- IV Certification
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