Bradshaneka Thomas

LPN

Community Care Nursing Home

09.2023 - Current

Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Lake City Trucking

02.2016 - 04.2018

Operated tractor-trailers grossing over 25,000 pounds and hauled trucks across 15 states, transporting equipment, machinery, and tools.
Planned travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo.
Performed deliveries and established good working relationships with 30+ accounts.
Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in the fleet to coordinate materials handling and delivery.
Ensured timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight.
Maintained accurate travel and inventory records.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
Detected and eliminated safety hazards during travel.
Assisted in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer.

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Beard Trucking

12.2014 - 01.2016

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Wastewater

06.2010 - 04.2014

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Martin Transportation

04.2008 - 02.2010

Summary

Overview

Work History

LPN

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Education

Vocational Nurse -

Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Nursing Coursework

Timeline

LPN

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Vocational Nurse -

Diploma -

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