Zaneta Lakes
Waynesboro
Summary
Registered nursing professional with strong foundation in home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and administering treatments. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dependable and adaptable, ensuring high standards of care in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
CNS Cares
Aiken, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Administered patient assessments, developing tailored care plans for diverse health needs.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and chronic disease prevention strategies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless service delivery.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Administered medications as prescribed, achieving proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully addressing pain management concerns and adjusting care accordingly.
- Coordinated resources such as medical equipment rentals or community support services for patients in need, streamlining access to essential assistance options.
- Increased patient satisfaction by building trust through compassionate communication and active listening skills.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
Registered Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
Gracewood, GA
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional development.
- Oversaw documentation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Licensed Practice Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
Gracewood, GA
12.2005 - 03.2023
- Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
- Serve as a Mental Health Practical Nurse, Team Leader, and Medication Nurse to individual in a mental health disability developmental facility
- Oversee direct admission and discharge planning
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare providers to ensure safe and high-quality patient care
- Applies knowledge, skills, and judgment to assume the responsibility of professional nursing care in a mental facility
- Conduct family and patient teaching
- Accept and carry out doctor’s orders effectively and correctly
- Excellent patient charting and documentation
- Resolve clinical problems on patients
- Provide direct nursing care, consistent with regulatory requirements, department policies, and current professional standards
- Perform annual physicals with physicians, such as vaccinations and influenza using proper and correct nursing procedures
- Participate in performance programs, educational programs, and orientation of new personnel
Licensed Practice Nurse
Brentwood Terrace Health Care
Waynesboro, GA
01.2005 - 04.2019
- Serve as Charge, Wound Care Treatment, and Medication Nurse as needed to a 110-bed nursing home facility
- Supervise weekend tasks and performances of 4-6 nursing assistants
- Provides this supervision in accordance with current federal, staff, and local regulations governing our nursing center
- Demonstrate appropriate/effective supervisory skills that include fair and uniformly applied corrective actions administered without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
- Conduct patient and family teaching during direct admission and discharge planning
- Effective patient charting and accurate documentation
FFD Collector
Southern Nuclear Company
Waynesboro, GA
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Drug and alcohol testing for pre-access and random collections on nuclear site
- Perform annual EKG testing for medical review officer during physical exams
- Manage injuries in the field including on and off-site medical treatments
- Perform annual and pre-access audiometric/hearing testing
- Educate employees about safety and injury prevention
Education
High School Graduate -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA05-1993
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2004
Associate Degree - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
No Degree - Nurse Residency Program
Augusta University
Augusta, GA07-2024
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Compassion and empathy
- Documenting vitals
- Maintaining privacy
- Family and patient support
- EMR / EHR
- Policy compliance
- G-tube care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- Medication distribution
- Patient education and counseling
- Home visits
- Care plan development
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- Long-term care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
- Geriatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Home health care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
CNS Cares
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
03.2023 - Current
FFD Collector
Southern Nuclear Company
05.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practice Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
12.2005 - 03.2023
Licensed Practice Nurse
Brentwood Terrace Health Care
01.2005 - 04.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Technical College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
No Degree - Nurse Residency Program
Augusta University
High School Graduate -
Burke County High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University