La Shanda Bridgett

Experienced LPN

Macon, GA ***17

ad07dw@r.postjobfree.com

+1-478-***-****

To Obtain a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Wound Care Coordinator

Southern Ltc (Wrrc) - Warner Robins, GA

August 2022 to Present

Prevent pressure ulcer and other wounds from occurring inside of facility in resident population unless medically unavoidable; risk assessment; Pressure ulcer risk (braden ); preventative interventions (eg Turning repositioning, pressure redistribution mattress, chair cushions, heel protection/suspension, nutrition and hydration, incontinence care); Provides constant and consistent education to residents and staff of weekly skin assessments; staging of wounds; utilize treatment guidelines and protocol for wound treatment and maintenance, write and execute treatment orders; weekly documentation of wound status, size location stage exudate. Participates in weekly PAR, QAPI, QA. Maintains and order wound care supplies. Knowledgeable of wound care supplies such as dressings, ointments, barrier, and moisture management components Team player; works well with little or no supervision; critical thinking Health and Wellness Director

Oaks @ Wildwood - Macon, GA

January 2022 to August 2022

Recipients. Monitoring and evaluating options and services required to meet each individual needs. Makes referrals as needed. MDS assessments and periodic reassessment. Quarterly reviews. Maintain monthly contact. Monitor for cognitive, physical, and functional declines. Collaborates care with interdisciplinary team to determine the needs or any medical, educational, social, or other services. Development and revision of individualized Care Path/Plan. Minimizes recurrence of hospitalizations. Assist with providing in home health care. Supervise CNAs Med tech and nurses. Provide annual evaluations and training of staff. Administer medication via PO IM subQ. Wound care provided when needed. Works closely with skilled nursing facilities and hospitals as it relates to providing patient care. Outsource referral to home health, wound clinics, and therapy. Maintains privacy and professionalism at all times.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) treatment Nurse

VA Administration contract (CTE) - Macon, GA

April 2021 to April 2022

assessments, arrange follow up appointments with MD, carry out MD orders, review/verify. Medication administration IM, PO, sub, IV; neb tx as ordered.Wound care; notifies MD of pertinent information such as labs and decline of status/baseline; critical thinking skills; Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Hospice LPN

Compassus - Macon, GA

May 2019 to November 2021

Wound Care Coordinator

Ethica - Macon, GA

August 2017 to July 2019

Prevention of pressure ulcers and wounds occurring inside of facility in resident population unless medically unavoidable; risk assessment; Pressure ulcer risk (braden ); preventative interventions (eg Turning repositioning, pressure redistribution mattress, chair cushions, heel protection/suspension, nutrition and hydration, incontinence care); Provides constant and consistent education to residents and staff of weekly skin assessments; staging of wounds; utilize treatment guidelines and protocol for wound treatment and maintenance, write and execute treatment orders; weekly documentation of wound status, size location stage exudate. Participates in weekly PAR, QAPI, QA. Maintains and order wound care supplies. Knowledgeable of wound care supplies such as dressings, ointments, barrier, and moisture management components Team player; works well with little or no supervision; critical thinking Clincal Case Manager

Cross Roads Community Source - Perry, GA

April 2016 to April 2018

Assessing and implementing needs of Medicaid Recipients. Monitoring and evaluating options and services required to meet each individual needs. Makes referrals as needed. MDS assessments and periodic reassessment. Quarterly reviews. Maintain monthly contact. Monitor for cognitive, physical, and functional declines. Collaborates care with interdisciplinary team to determine the needs or any medical, educational, social, or other services. Development and revision of individualized Care Path/Plan. Minimizes recurrence of hospitalizations. Assist with providing in home care vs skilled nursing facility. Maintains privacy and professionalism at all times. Lpn Admission Nurse/Charge Nurse

PRUITTHEALTH - Macon, GA

February 2014 to February 2016

Responsibilities

Head to toe assessments, UDAs, quarterly assessments, arrange follow up appointments with MD, carry out MD orders, review/verify POFs. Medication administration IM, PO, sub, IV; neb tx as ordered.Wound care; notifies MD of pertinent information such as labs and decline of status/baseline; critical thinking skills; Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Skills Used

critical thinking skills

LPN PRN

Peachbelt rehab - Warner Robins, GA

March 2014 to December 2015

Responsibilities

Head to toe assessment; Administers medication per physician's order, via G-tube, IM, SubQ, By mouth; maintain patient confidentiality; assisted with Dr rounds; monitor pertinent information and status change of resident; such as vital signs, labs, cognition changes; maintains safe environment for residents and staff; team player and professionalism displayed at all times Skills Used

critical thinking skills; ability to work with little or no supervision; excellent documentation maintained while performing job duties and responsibilities

Clinical Assistant Director

Southern Care Hospice - Macon, GA

September 2013 to September 2015

Responsibilities

Utilization review of medical charts, scheduled HHA based on needs of CM, Scheduled clinical personnel too perform CTC; Assure personnel checklist is complete for all new hires, routine doctor orders; assign monthly peer review; perform routine nursing visits, approve pharmacy and DME contracted service invoices. Maintained patient confidentiality at all times. Conducted supervisory visits. Solved problems around key patient issues. Making significant decisions or recommendation. Accomplishments

Demonstrated exceptional service to patients, families, referral source and coworkers. Maintain cost effective budget. Good patient, family co worker rapport. Skills Used

ability to work in undesirable areas. Utilized "whatever it takes" service Health Information Manager

Southern Ltc (Warner Robins Rehab) - Warner Robins, GA December 2013 to January 2015

Responsibilities

Maintains master index system, records and completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations; responsible fro release of information process, monitors company, state and federal standards procedure to ensure HIPPA confidentiality of patient information and guard against loss or destruction of data. Closes medical records upon discharge; acts as discharge nurse; provides discharge instructions and patient education and family teaching; responsible for admission process of new residents; skin assessments, UDAs, Monitors Dr visits, schedule and communicate with physicians offices regarding pertinent information. Coordinates storage and retrieval of medical records. Attends daily PPS meeting; assist with recruitment and new hire orientation Skills Used

Ability to multitask with little or no supervision; excellent resource for documentation and financial recovery; works closely with business office to ensure proper reimbursement Licensed Practical Nurse/ PRN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse Laurel Baye Healthcare - Macon, GA

July 2011 to October 2013

Head-to-toe assessment; Assess, plan, and give patient care to patients of all ages; Provides patient and family teaching as needed; Administers medication safely and accurately via IM, SubQ, G-Tube, Assists with formulation and initiation of Patient Care Plans; Acts as a liaison between patient and/or family, staff, nurse, DON, and physician; gives patient care per physician's order. Maintains a safe and secure environment for residents and employees; help create, develop, and initiate cost effective solution; Maintained effective methods to manage data; Documented per protocol and CODE of STANDARDS and CONDUCT; Arranged transportation and scheduled appointments per physician's order; Staged wounds and provided wound care and treatment accordingly; Supervise CNAs and other staff; Team Player Cardiovascular Technician iv

Medical Center Of Central Georgia - Macon, GA

January 2003 to September 2010

CCT IV: Responsibilities include assessing fresh CABG patients; attaching atrium chest tube to suction; drawing labs from arterial line; Knowledge of cardiac output, central venous pressure, pulmonary arterial pressure; Daily routine of EEG; Maintenance, insertion, removal of NG and OG tube; Monitors patient respirations by use of ventilator; Deep suction as needed; Check residuals and flush per protocol for patients that require tube feedings; Start and stop via tube feedings; Assist with the removal of chest tubes; Removal of JP (Jackson Pratt) and Penrose drains daily; Change colostomy appliance; wet to dry dressing, IV starts; Daily responsibility of determining cardiac rhythms; Team player Medical Assistant

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology - Macon, GA

May 2002 to January 2003

Performed joint aspirations. Administered medication via IM and Sub Q route. Processed all labs including urinalysis, CBC, ESR, Daily routine of Bone Density test; Assisted with front and back office procedures Education

AA in nursing: Allied Health

CCTC - Macon, GA

2008 to 2010

Skills

• Case Management (4 years)

• Home Health (4 years)

• Utilization Review

• Personal Injury

• Mental Health (2 years)

• LPN (10+ years)

• LVN

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Documentation (10+ years)

• Therapy

• problem solving

• Tube Feeding (10+ years)

• Nursing (10+ years)

• ICU Experience (7 years)

• Hospice Care (3 years)

• MDS (2 years)

• EMR Systems

• Medication Administration

• Critical Care Experience

• Hospital Experience

• Vital Signs

• Discharge planning

• Patient assessment

• Medical records

• Communication skills

• Nursing

• Critical care experience

• EMR systems

• ICU experience

• Medical records

• Teaching

• Supervising experience

Certifications and Licenses

LPN

BLS Certification

May 2021 to October 2024

AED Certification

CPR Certification

May 2021 to May 2024

LVN

Certified Case Manager

Assessments

Attention to detail — Proficient

June 2022

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

Ability to work in a fast pace environment with little or no supervision. Assist with cardiovascular and pulmonary functions. Experience including but not limited to CABG (open-heart), thorocotomy, and heart caths. Knowledge of pertinent changes in patients' vital signs and status. Knowledge of protocol per patient. IV starts (administration), restart, and D/C experience. Ability to lift 50+ lbs. Excellent communicational skills with staff, patient, and health care team. Above average Phlebotomy skills. Excellent trach/ g- tube maintenance and care. Daily insertion of Foley catheter. Team Player. Exceeds expectations. Excellent critical care thinking skills and ability; Ability to read cardiac rhythms. (Arrhythmias & heart blocks). Daily routine of glucose monitoring using AccuCheck

(software and device). Excellent ICU Neurological, Med Surgical, Cardiovascular experience. CPR and BCLS certifications. 100% passing rate of Medication Administration per United Health Pharmacy and Georgia Secretary of State.

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