Ja'Laysia Harrell
Winnsboro,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) with extensive experience in patient care, clinical documentation, and medication administration. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) to ensure accurate medical records management and compliance with HIPAA standards. Skilled in assessing vital signs, and providing wound care, with a strong focus on patient and family education to promote health and well-being. Demonstrating exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization abilities in fast-paced settings. A collaborative team player and Microsoft Office and Teams expert, committed to delivering quality patient care and improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
West Monroe, LA
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Provided emotional support yo patient dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Plantation Oaks Senior Living
Wisner, LA
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented patient information accurately in health records.
- Provided direct patient care and support throughout daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- educated patients on health maintenance and wellness strategy regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas, TX12-2027
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Mangham High Achool
Mangham, LA05-2022
Skills
- Patient Education: Teaching patients about their health conditions, treatments, and medications to empower them in managing their health
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Skills related to managing patients information and documentation digitally to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Medication Administration: Knowledge and practice of safely administering medication to patients, including dosage calculations and timing
- Clinical Documentation: Accurately recording patient interactions, assessments, and treatments in medical records to maintain high-quality care and compliance
- HIPAA protocols: Understanding and adhering to regulations that protect patient privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings
- Vital Signs: Proficiency in measuring and interpreting vital signs( eg, blood pressure, pulse) to monitor patients' health status
- Multi-tasking and Prioritization: Effectively managing multiple tasks and responsibilities while prioritizing them based on urgency and importance
- Documentation Accuracy: Ensuring that all medical records are precise, clear, and complete to ensure continuity of care
- Transcribing Orders: Accurately writing and communicating healthcare provider orders for medications, test and treatments
- Care planning: Collaborating with healthcare teams to create and update patient care plans based on individual assessments
- Wound care: Providing appropriate treatment and management for patients with wounds, ensuring proper healing and infection control
- Quality Assurance: Implementing and monitoring processes that improve healthcare quality and patient safety
- Educating Families: Supporting family members of patients with information and resources to aid in care and decision-making
- Microsoft and Teams Expert: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams for communication and documentation in healthcare settings
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Plantation Oaks Senior Living
06.2024 - 12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Dallas College
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Mangham High Achool