CaBria Cotton
Shreveport
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised/supervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Adira Medical Resort
Bossier City
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN
Harmony House Nursing Home
Shreveport
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Direct Services Worker
Golden Patient Care
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented client progress through detailed record-keeping and consistent communication with supervisors and team members.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
LPN
Louisiana Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Green Oaks High School
Shreveport, LA05.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Home healthcare
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC)
Timeline
LPN
Adira Medical Resort
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Harmony House Nursing Home
10.2024 - Current
LPN
Louisiana Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 02.2025
Direct Services Worker
Golden Patient Care
08.2013 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Green Oaks High School
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport