Ebony Harris
Shreveport,Shreveport
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
CASSE Community Health Institute
05.2024 - 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.
- 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.
LPN
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- 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.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
EKG Technician
Ochsner LSU Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
- Optimized patient comfort during procedures, positioning them correctly to minimize discomfort while obtaining accurate readings.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Ochsner LSU Health
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Assisted nurses in providing quality patient care through accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and timely communication of changes.
Document Scanner
Highland Clinic
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Followed security and privacy policies, standards and guidelines to protect informational assets of company and customers.
- Maintained equipment for optimal performance, troubleshooting minor technical issues when needed.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines, safeguarding sensitive information during the scanning process.
Administrative Student Worker
Ochsner LSU Health
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Served as a liaison between the administrative office and academic departments to facilitate seamless collaboration on various initiatives.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned tasks, contributing to overall team success.
- Acquired valuable experience in higher education administration by working closely with experienced professionals in the field.
- Organized materials for departmental workshops and training sessions aimed at enhancing professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Assisted in event planning and coordination, resulting in successful academic events for students and faculty.
- Answered incoming phone calls pleasantly directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Sorted mail and dispersed to correct departments and employees.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Panola College
Carthage, TX08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Caddo Magnet High
Shreveport, LA05.2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medical office administration
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Compact)
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Louisiana Board of Nursing.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
LPN
CASSE Community Health Institute
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
EKG Technician
Ochsner LSU Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Ochsner LSU Health
03.2020 - 01.2022
Document Scanner
Highland Clinic
03.2019 - 02.2020
Administrative Student Worker
Ochsner LSU Health
07.2016 - 12.2018
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Panola College
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
Caddo Magnet High
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