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Work History
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kaitlin Thomas

Monroe

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in diverse healthcare settings. Prepared and ready to fulfill my role as an RN once completing the LPN-RN ASN program at South Arkansas College, where I can contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

West Monroe Guest House
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
  • Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement patient care protocols effectively.
  • Participated in infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.


LPN

South Ouachita Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Participated in infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed phlebotomy in order to obtain patient labs as ordered by the provider.
  • Assisted with healthcare referrals as directed by provider, in order for patients to obtain proper treatment for certain disease processes.

LPN

Northern Louisiana Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2023


  • Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, nutritional support via peg-tube, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs, pain levels, lab results, and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored patients' for acute changes and notified the assigned provider for treatment orders and management.
  • Obtained patients' input and output measurements throughout the shift.
  • Adapted to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to address patients' needs through communication, effective intervention, and care planning.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Gathered lab specimens as ordered by providers and communicated abnormal results to the provider for proper management and treatment.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Administered parenteral and enteral medications/nutrition to patients'.
  • Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement patient care protocols effectively.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Participated in infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
  • Cared for wounds and provided treatments as ordered for optimal wound care management.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

LPN

Agency
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Gained experience by working in different healthcare settings such as Behavioral Health, Long-Term Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, and Correctional Facilities.
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with healthcare team members.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections as ordered by providers.
  • Documented medication administration, vital signs, and patients' status in EHR systems.


Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR
12-2025

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Ouachita Parish High School
Monroe, LA
05-2014

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Obtaining and monitoring vital signs
  • Wound care
  • Clinical documentation with EMR/EHR systems
  • Geriatric care
  • Pain management
  • Catheter insertion and care
  • Breathing treatments
  • ADL assistance
  • EKG administration
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Specimen/laboratory collection
  • IV insertion and therapy
  • Intravenous medication administration
  • Ostomy care
  • Peg-tube feedings and medication administration
  • NG tube management

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a strong GPA throughout high school and college.
  • Graduated high school with TOPS Scholarship

Certification

  • Certified in CPR/BLS
  • ACLS certification

Timeline

LPN

West Monroe Guest House
04.2025 - Current

LPN

South Ouachita Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025

LPN

Northern Louisiana Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2023

LPN

Agency
01.2020 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

South Arkansas College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Louisiana Delta Community College

High School Diploma -

Ouachita Parish High School

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