SHALANDA HOOKS
Lexington
Summary
Twenty plus years' experience in the medical field as a Phlebotomist, Certified Medical Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse, seeking a LPN position where I can utilize my education and past work experience. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric LPN
Colorado State Forensic Mental Health Hospital
5 2023 - Current
- Provide care on the Admission Unit for criminally insane patients at the state hospital, responsible for administering medication for patient's and treatments ordered by the PCP, assist staff with 15 min checks and notifying providers if any changes to the patients mental & physical health is observed
- Mandt training certified able to assist with seclusion and restraints
- Performing 1:1 & 2:1 patient monitoring for patient safety
- Other duties include EMR charting & other general unit duties
LPN
Brementon Health & Rehab
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assist with staff shortage in LTAC facility, responsible for administering medications, IV's and treatments ordered by the PCP
- Maintain EMR charting & Pharmaceticals
- Continous monitoring of patients Physical & Mental health status and report any changes to the provider as needed.
Nurse/LPN
Cupertino Health & Rehab
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for administering medications and provide patient care in a LTC/Skilled Nursing setting as well as maintain accurate charting in the EMR, Maintain all pharmaceuticals
- Monitor physical, and mental status of all residents, assess vital signs in a timely manner and provide emergency care to Covid-19 positive residents
- Other duties included working as a travel nurse vaccinating patients against the Covid-19 virus and maintaining patients did not have a reaction through onsite observations.
Travel LPN
Windsor Country Acute Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Assist with staff shortage in LTC/ Acute Care Setting to administer medications, wound care and provide emergency nursing care to Covid-19 positive patients
- Provided accurate and timely EMR charting, as well as communicating with residents provider regarding care as well as changes in conditions
- Supervise unlicensed medical staff as well as assisted with resident care as needed
- Provided Cath care and performed skin assessments on residents who were returning to the facility from the hospital.
LPN/Unit Coordinator
Accordius Healthcare
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Administer medications and wound care treatments according to physician's order and scope of practice
- Supervise unlicensed staff as well as license staffed
- Communicate with patients and physicians regarding patient care; administer medications in the LTAC setting
- Responsible for electronic charting
- Maintain all pharmaceuticals are counted for and ordered
- Monitor physical and mental status of patients including vital signs, physical assessments and skin assessments
- Perform trach suctioning and care, Vent Care and G-Tube Care.
LPN
Pineville Rehab & Living Center
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Administer medications and wound care treatments according to physician's order and scope of practice
- Communicate with residents and physicians regarding patient care; administer medications in the acute care and long-term settings
- Responsible for electronic charting in the MAR
- Maintain all pharmaceuticals are available and ordered
- Monitor physical and mental status of residents including vital signs, physical assessments and skin assessments
- Perform trach suctioning and care, Vent Care and G-Tube Care.
LPN
Kindred At Home
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Perform wound care and ostomy care to patients in the home setting as well as perform venipuncture and finger sticks
- Educate and teach patients on their diet, disease process and instruct them on how to manage medications in the home setting
- Monitor oxygen levels, vital signs, and notifying the Medical Provider of any changes in the Patients health or mental status
- Responsible for skin and cognitive assessments, documenting electronic charting in a timely manner
- Provide care to patients with Wound Vacs, Suprapubic and Foley Catheters as well as other general nursing duties.
Education
Practical Nursing -
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Charlotte, NCDiploma in Medical Office Assistant - undefined
KING'S COLLEGE
Charlotte, NCTimeline
LPN
Brementon Health & Rehab
06.2023 - 09.2023
Nurse/LPN
Cupertino Health & Rehab
02.2022 - 05.2023
Travel LPN
Windsor Country Acute Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
LPN/Unit Coordinator
Accordius Healthcare
08.2018 - 02.2020
LPN
Kindred At Home
02.2017 - 08.2018
LPN
Pineville Rehab & Living Center
11.2014 - 12.2018
Psychiatric LPN
Colorado State Forensic Mental Health Hospital
5 2023 - Current
Practical Nursing -
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Medical Office Assistant - undefined
KING'S COLLEGE
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