Danielle Morehead
Kinder
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Frances Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2014 - Current
- Conducted thorough shift-to-shift report handoffs, ensuring continuity of care and enhancing patient safety across all shifts.
- Managed medication cart, and administered patients' medication by mouth, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, transdermal or sublingual.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and documented.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Utilized Point Click Care to document nursing assessments and medication administration.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Care Center
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers'' decision-making processes.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication regarding their treatments, medications, and follow-up appointments.
- Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA07-2011
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School
Kinder05-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting incidents
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Frances Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Care Center
05.2013 - 02.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
10.2011 - 05.2013
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School
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