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Emberlyn Coston
New Orleans, LA *****
*********@*****.***
Patient-focused and empathetic license practical nurse seeking a position within medical field . Bringing with them experience, care and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of their patients.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing to relocate to: Covington, LA - New Orleans, LA - Metairie, LA Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LPN
ShiftMed/ shiftkey - New Orleans, LA
January 2023 to Present
• Taking and monitoring patient vital signs
• Assisting patients with eating, dressing, and bathing
• Administering medication
• Communicating changes in patient behavior or health status to Nurses, Physicians, and family members
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Collecting specimen samples when needed
• Taking an active part in patient care planning
• Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants and training
• Preparing patients for transfers or discharge
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SnapNurse - Slidell, LA
September 2021 to March 2023
1. Medsurg/telemetry unit
2. Patient Care 5:1 ratio
3. Customer Service/bedside care
4. Medication Administration
5. EPIC documentation
LPN
Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital - New Orleans, LA
January 2020 to September 2022
• Medication administration
• Patient care
• Patient head to toe assessment
• Documentation
• Woundcare
• Patient tech monitoring
• Blood draws/labs
• TPN administration
• IV Therapy
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SnapNurse - Coalinga, CA
January 2021 to March 2021
1. State Hospital
2. Covid rapid response travel contract assignment LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
SnapNurse - New Albany, OH
October 2020 to January 2021
Crisis Travel Assignment
LTC facility Covid Unit
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing - Florida
July 2020 to September 2020
• Florida State Crisis assignment
• Self testing Covid swap drive thru
Quality Assurance Nurse (Nursing Adminstration)
River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation - Belle Chasse, LA July 2015 to March 2020
• Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
• Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
• Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments.
• Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
• Assessed the performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
• Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and Glucose and PT/INR testing.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Data-entry, medical record management.
LPN Floor Nurse/Woundcare
River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation - Belle Chasse, LA April 2013 to May 2015
• Woundcare management monitoring,documentation following state requirements.
• Taking and monitoring patient vital signs
• Assisting patients with eating, dressing, and bathing
• Administering medication
• Communicating changes in patient behavior or health status to Nurses, Physicians, and family members
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Collecting specimen samples when needed
• Taking an active part in patient care planning
• Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants and training
• Preparing patients for transfers or discharge
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation - Belle Chasse, LA November 2008 to July 2013
• Worked in a nursing home
• Assisted 10-20 elderly, hospice and disabled patients daily
• Provided individualized and friendly care for residents
• Checked vital signs
• Assisted with wound care
• Served meals to residents
• Helped residents with showering
• Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living
• Scheduled resident activities
• Aided in lifting residents, when necessary
• Changed bed linens
• Swept, mopped, and cleaned bathrooms
• Communicated details about resident's condition to the nurse in charge
• Aided in transferring residents, as needed
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing
L E Fletcher Technical Community College - Schriever, LA March 2023 to Present
Technical Diploma in Nursing
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Slidell, LA
February 2012 to June 2013
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: January 2024
Skills
• Acute care
• Nursing
• CPR
• Hospital experience
• Vital signs
• Data entry
• Assisted living
• ICD-10
• Tube Feeding
• Quality assurance
• Case Management
• Care plans (8 years)
• Infection control
• Laboratory Experience
• Hospice Care
• Training & Development (4 years)
• Triage
• Recruiting
• Experience Administering Injections
• Travel nursing
• Computer skills
• Caregiving
• ICD coding
• EMR Systems
• Documentation review
• Epic
• Nursing home experience
• Remote access software
• Patient Care
• Administrative Duties (3 years)
• Medical records
• Customer service
• Employee Orientation
• Management
• Memory care
• Basic IV
• Nurse Management
• Medical Office Experience
• Managed Care
• Teaching
• Icd-10 coding (7 years)
• Medication administration
• Weight loss
• Patient monitoring
• Pain management
• Infusion
• Dementia care
Languages
• English - Native
Awards
Daisy Award Nomination
January 2023
Nominated for Daisy Award at Slidell Memorial Hospital Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
LPN/LVN
Present
License practical nurse
CNA
Certified nursing assistant
currently in active because of LPN license active
IV Certification
Train the Trainer Certification
Present
Train the trainer training sessions is a for professional development offerings that teach training and facilitation skills to those who are new to the training field or are subject matter experts (SMEs) who have been tasked to train others on content in their areas of expertise. Infection Control Certification
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