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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Ashanti F. Thibodeaux

Lake Charles

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Cardiology

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient management and safety protocols.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve medication administration efficiency and accuracy.
  • Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely access to necessary resources and support services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Performed pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgery care.

Licensed Practical Nursing

Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Administered care to 3-12 patients on a medical surgical unit.
  • Medication administration.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2hours and as needed.
  • Managed wound care, and applied ordered ointment, creams, and solutions.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Performed and assisted with direct patient care Developing rapport with staff and patients to provide efficient care to patients.
  • Cared for covid patients, performed phlebotomy, placed on bipap with ordered settings, IV insertion and maintenance of IV fluids.
  • Managed wound care and assisted with non- invasive procedures.
  • Started and maintained IV, midlines, and maintained IV fluids and antibiotics.
  • Maintained total patient care, full and focused patient assessments.
  • Administered postoperative and intermediate patient care.
  • Educating patients and caregivers on medical diagnosis.
  • Application and maintenance of soft wrist restraints.
  • Counseled patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Licensed Practical Nursing

Robinswood School
08.2014 - 02.2020
  • Administered patient care to 120 patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2 hours and as needed.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
  • Application and assessing need for continuance of restraints.
  • Performed quarterly assessments which included nail care, foot care, wound care, and otic assessments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Martin Deporres
07.2014 - 02.2019
  • Performed and assisted with direct patient care Developing rapport with staff and patients to provide efficient care to patients.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Administered patient care to 35 patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
  • Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.

Direct Care Assistant

Robinswood School
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Helped Plan and execute goals and objectives of patients by proper documentation of behaviors.
  • Performed and assisted with direct patient care.
  • Completed and assisted with ADL’s.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, La
05.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, La
05.2022

Skills

  • ACLS and BLS certified
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Pre-operative and post- operative cardiovascular surgery care
  • Self-discipline
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Psychiatric geriatric treatment
  • Neuro/ortho medical surgical
  • Covid care unit
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Team work
  • Medication ,IV initiation, and administration

Certification

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Awards

Dean's list at Sowela Technical Community College 2013-2014. Graduated with honor’s 3.5 gpa., 3.2 overall gpa for ASN program., Received La grant for maintenance of gpa for both LPN and ASN program.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Cardiology

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nursing

Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2022

Licensed Practical Nursing

Robinswood School
08.2014 - 02.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Martin Deporres
07.2014 - 02.2019

Direct Care Assistant

Robinswood School
01.2010 - 10.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College

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