Chalise Courville
Lafayette, la
C: 225-***-****
acqgqr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic LPN with excellent social skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
SKILLS
Strong clinical judgment
Patient counseling
professional
Diabetes and nutrition educator
Addiction specialist
Hospice and palliative care experience
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Hospice philosophy understanding
Patient and family advocacy
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Thorough physical assessments
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
WORK HISTORY
Licensed Practical Nurse 6/2014 to 2/2015
Beacon Behavioral Hospital- 9938 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, La. 70816
Medication management of acute psychiatric issues.
Patient counseling regarding medication, relapse prevention, and psychiatric diagnosis
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse 10/2008 to 08/2013
Oceans Behavioral Hospital – 420 Albertsons Parkway Broussard, La. 70518
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
LPN 10/2007 to 10/2008
Youngsville Medical – Youngsville, LA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
EDUCATION
Nursing T.H. Harris Technical School in 2000– Opelousas, LA