Danielle Thomas
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Corrections
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office (Turn Key)
2016.11 - Current
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Counsel patients that are non-compliant with life-sustaining medications
- Administer medications to over 200 plus patient offenders per day
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
PLATIUNUM CHOICE MEDSTAFF
2023.10 - 2024.09
- Provided support during medical emergencies by initiating appropriate lifesaving interventions such as CPR or emergency medication administration until further assistance arrived.
- Administration of mental health injections
- Initiate Suicide Precautions
- Administrate medications to 100-200 patients
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantage Medical Staffing
2021.04 - 2023.10
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counsel patients that are non-compliant with life -sustaining medications
- Administer medications to 100 plus patient offenders per day
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Streamlined documentation processes for increased efficiency in record-keeping and care coordination.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough medication administration and diligent monitoring of vital signs.
Education
Diploma - PN
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA01.2016
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Documenting intake
- Geriatric Care
Certification
IV Therapy Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
PLATIUNUM CHOICE MEDSTAFF
2023.10 - 2024.09
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantage Medical Staffing
2021.04 - 2023.10
LPN, Corrections
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office (Turn Key)
2016.11 - Current
Diploma - PN
Delta College of Arts & Technology
IV Therapy Certification
BLS Certification
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