Practical Nurse Patient Care
Resume:
Shana Williams
License Practical Nurse
Westchester, IL 60154
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Licensed Practical Nurse Offering exceptional bedside manner and a sunny attitude. Experience includes long term care, memory care, rehab, and critical care units. Seeking to secure a rewarding nursing position with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LPN Floor Nurse
Meadowbrook Manor-La Grange, IL
May 2024 to Present
• Assessing patients’ conditions, including their physical and emotional needs, and developing and implementing care plans that address them.
• Administering medications prescribed by a physician, monitoring patients for any adverse reactions, and keeping accurate records of all medications given.
• Monitoring patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and respiratory rate. Document these vital signs and report any abnormalities to the physician.
• Communicate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, for ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.
• Assist physicians or other healthcare professionals with wound dressings, catheterization, and IV management.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatments, and home care instructions. Wound Care Nurse
Bella Terra-La Grange, IL
April 2024 to Present
• Educating staff nurses on wound care protocols
• Creating, updating, and managing care plans
• Performing specialized procedures (e.g., removing dead tissue/debridement, cleaning wounds, and bandaging)
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to plan skin care interventions
• Performing diabetic foot care
• Educating patients and their caregivers on wound care procedures and preventative measures
• Charting information for insurance reimbursement
• Writing nursing orders that promote wound healing and or prevent skin breakdown
• Staying up to date with current wound treatments LPN Floor Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Generations At Oakton Pavillion-Des Plaines, IL
February 2023 to April 2024
• Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other providers for the population served
• Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge
• Assess and document wound assessment data and communicate findings, revise/develop the plan of care and verbalize pertinent information to the health care team
• Teaches staff and patients ostomy, wound, and pressure ulcer prevention through a variety of communication venues
• Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance clinical outcomes
LPN/floor Nurse
Monitor and provide efficient care to residents on post-op, long term care, memory care and rehabilitation units
Educate patients and their families on preventive care upon admission and discharge while adhering to prescribed medication therapies
Assess changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, test results, and patient response to medications and treatment
Carry out all orders relayed from MD and NP and provide medication therapy accordingly. LPN Floor Nurse
The Bay at Water's Edge Health and Rehabilitation-Kenosha, WI November 2022 to January 2023
Responsible for administering treatment, medication, vaccines and other specialized medical care to adults and geriatric patients in a LTC setting.
Assess changes in patient conditions by monitoring, vital signs, symptoms, test results and patient response to medication and treatment.
Accurately administer medication through G-tube, GJ tube and orally. Responsible for tracheostomy care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Regional Care Network-Downers Grove, IL
August 2022 to December 2022
Per-Diem Certified nursing assistant
Provide professional nursing care to assigned residents in a nursing home environment Assist with serving meals, feeding, and personal hygiene Assist in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential Report to supervisor in an efficient and timely manner Mental Health Specialist
Allendale Association-Lake Villa, IL
July 2018 to May 2022
Provides general direction and supervision to residents within the unit/cottage, including one-on-one attention to assigned residents, in accordance with the individual unit/cottage programs. Trained to physically restrain acting out residents per safety and behavior management standards. Directly supervise residents in performance of daily chores and personal hygiene practices. Assists in the preparation and/or serving of meals to residents in the unit/cottage when appropriate to the unit/cottage program.
In conjunction with the treatment team, assists in developing, writing and implementing group and individual treatment plans.
Administers medications and follows medical procedures for residents as directed by the Health Services Manager.
Participates with residents in cottage recreational activities, as well as other planned recreational programs.
Works collegially with recreation staff, school staff and others within the treatment team to ensure quality of care for unit/cottage residents.
Documents shift activities and maintains appropriate records including all data needed for Medicaid billing. Completes appropriate forms and paperwork. Maintains and updates hard copy and/or computerized files/records.
Maintains adequate supplies for unit/cottage, reports maintenance and vehicle repair needs and responds to personal needs of residents as appropriate (i.e. haircuts, new clothing needs, etc.) Transports youth to prescribed off-campus activities. Participates in unit/cottage team meetings; attends appropriate staffing and other meetings related to residents, as needed.
Provides assistance with special projects.
CNA/Health Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs-Chicago, IL
August 2020 to April 2022
Acts as a liaison between the team and families, volunteers, community members and other members of the staff including clinical support team and the Guide
• Conducts team meetings, arranges the House Council Meetings and collaborates with clinical support team to schedule treatment planning conferences.
• Plans menus with the residents for regular and modified diets (utilizing cycle menus) and special events taking into consideration factors such as nutritional requirements, patient satisfaction, budget allocation, viable manpower, and equipment limitations. Consults with the Administrative Dietician as needed.
• Forecasts usage requirements, maintains inventory control, monitors appetites and food intake of residents, and meets with clinical dietitian to review menus and communicate concerns.
• Ensures all areas of the residence are clean and presentable. Coordinates housekeeping, sanitation, and laundry duties.
• Creates the team schedule, in collaboration with team providing required staff coverage, time off, and adhering to overtime policies.
• Ensures that care has been provided and that documentation has been completed as outlined in the residents' care plans.
• Continuously solicits the residents' interest and participation in recreational activities with enthusiastic and engaging dialogue and use multiple media avenues to publicize recreation therapy programs.
• Perform comprehensive nursing care for medical, long term care, and/or dementia residents in the rehabilitative process.
• Assists with activities of daily living including dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing and grooming, hair care, nail care, shaving, bowel and bladder care, other personal and hygiene care.
• Identifies, reports, appropriately intervenes, and/or assists with interventions in potential/actual psychiatric emergency situations.
• Measures and records vital signs, height, weight, and reports deviations to the nurse.
• Applies or assists in application of and teaching residents to use prosthetic appliances, orthotic devices
(i.e. braces, canes, walkers, splints, suspension, hearing aids, glasses, dentures, etc.).
• Responsible for transporting residents to various appointments and/or events. CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing-Hillside, IL
January 2015 to August 2020
• Per-Diem Certified Nursing Assistant
• Observing residents
• Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse
• Taking care of residents’ personal hygiene
• Setting up of meal trays and documenting food/fluid intake
• Feeding residents & serving nutritional supplements
• Making beds & keeping the residents’ space clean and tidy
• Transporting residents within the facility
• Turning bedridden residents to prevent bedsores
• Maintaining confidentiality of all resident & facility data Direct Support Professional
Little City Foundation-Palatine, IL
April 2011 to January 2015
* Aid in personal care needs including but not limited to grooming and bathing of adults and children with developmental disabilities.
* Maintain knowledge of residents requirements through scheduled monthly trainings and meetings on ICP.
* Facilitate clients inclusion in community experiences and activities while supporting clients self- expression.
* Responsible for administering client medication and scheduling client visits home and to clinics. Education
Diploma
George W Collins high school Chicago
2004
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: January 2025
State: IL
Skills
• Documenting and charting patient information
• Behavioral observation
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
• Knowledge of infection control
• New patient Intake
• Memory Care
• Meal Preparation
• Group Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Medication Administration
• Hospice Care
• Vital Signs
• Crisis Management
• Caregiving
• Warehouse experience
• Experience with children
• First aid
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Driving
• Basic math
• Nursing
• Data collection
• Behavioral health
• Critical care experience
• English
• Nursing
• Vital signs
• Documentation review
• Customer service
• Supervising experience
• Data collection
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Care plans
• Wound care
• Patient care
• Catheterization
• Tube feeding
Assessments
Patient-focused care — Proficient
February 2023
Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
Full results: Proficient
Protecting patient privacy — Proficient
February 2023
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Proficient
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