LaSean James

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Laurel, MD 20724

443-***-****

k6hfvn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Dedicated Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) with specialty experience in Geriatric, Alzheimer’s and home health nursing. Knowledge of geriatric and Alzheimer’s medication administration and management. I am a

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. I am seeking a challenging position that will enable me to utilize my experience, skills and education with an opportunity for professional growth and development.

Work Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse

6/2010 - current Heritage harbor health and Rehabilitation Annapolis, MD

Served as LPN on both Subacute and Long term units. Act as a patient’s advocate by communicating with their doctors about their status’. Write and transcribe doctor’s orders. Perform Head to toe skin assessments. Communicate lab values and changes of condition with the doctors. Work with alzheihemer’s/ dementia patients. Attend Care plan meetings to update family and patients on their progress.

Licensed Practical Nurse

10/2009-6/2010 Amedisys Home Health Annapolis, MD

Traveled to several homes daily to perform patient care. Educate patients on their diagnoses. Get lab work on patients such as urine specimens, wound cultures and blood work. Give education and teaching on how to perform tasks such as checking blood sugars, changing colostomy bags, wound care. Documenting the patients understanding of their illnesses. Performing follow up competency evaluations with the patient.

Licensed Practical Nurse

8/04-10/2009 Glen Burnie Health and Rehabilitation Glen Burnie, MD

Worked under the leadership of a Registered Nurse on a skilled unit. Safely administered medications to residents by mouth, intravenously and via g- tube. Suctioning trach patients. Administering g- tube feedings. Transcribe doctor’s orders. Admission assessments.

Certified Nursing Assisitant

6/2003-4/2004 Ginger Cove Health Center Annapolis,MD

Worked under the leadership of a R.N. Collect and report data such as patient Vital signs, changes in the level of care and mental status. Assist with activities of daily living. Effectively communicate with the R.N and other designated personnel.

Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations

8/2000 - 5/2002 Anne Arundel Medical Center and Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, oncology, Labor and delivery and medical-surgical floors. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, and all other aspects of nursing care. Prepared chart notes and other documentation.

Education

5/2002 Center of applied technology North Severn, MD

9/2008- current Anne Arundel Community college.

I am currently finishing my prerequisites for the LPN to R.N upward mobility program.

Skills

Care plans Skilled-Care Nursing Wound care

Medication Administration Patient/Family Education Patient Advocacy

Patient Assessment Geriatric Nursing Quality & Continuity of Care

Additional Information

Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.