Zackery Beaird
LPN
Raleigh,NC
Summary
A knowledgeable and experienced Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist who values team oriented work environments that are determined to deliver excellent quality care to patients within their community. An expert on achieving patient satisfaction through quality customer service, timely intervention delivery, and reliable monitoring without sacrificing patient or staff safety. Committed to delivering high quality care and being a member of team while developing personal skills and offering relevant opportunities for development to others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure for multiple patients in the Step-Down/Critical care environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted patients with ADLs within the LPN scope of practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Monitored and managed patient glucose levels while providing treatment as necessary in accordance with orders.
- Gathered lab specimens as ordered and interpreted results to communicate to physicians to assist with care management.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure for multiple patients within a nursing care team in the Med/Surg and Med/Tele care environments as well as occasionally working in executive medicine for both domestic and foreign VIPs as necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted patients with ADLs within the LPN scope of practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Monitored and managed patient glucose levels while providing treatment as necessary in accordance with orders.
- Gathered lab specimens as ordered and interpreted results to communicate to physicians to assist with care management.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, gathering vital signs, documenting relevant information in accordance to organization guidelines, and providing excellent hand off to a physician.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and provided results to a physician.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
LPN License -
U.S Army Practical Nursing Course
Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord04-2016
Lakewood Highschool
Roseboro, NC06-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Experience with multiple Electronic Medical Records
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
06.2022 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
07.2018 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army
06.2017 - 07.2018
LPN License -
U.S Army Practical Nursing Course
Lakewood Highschool