Raven-Symone Dickey
Shreveport
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Known for effective communication and empathy, fostering trusting relationships with patients and families. Demonstrates composure in high-pressure environments, ensuring quality care and successful team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Holy Angels
Shreveport
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Managed medication administration while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Oversaw inventory control systems for medications and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
LPN
Amergis-New Season Treatment Center
Saint Charles
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses during detoxification processes.
- Assessed and monitored patients for signs of withdrawal symptoms.
- Educated patients on detoxification process and health management techniques to empower self-care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes to enhance success in detox program.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each patient through active listening and compassionate communication skills.
- Facilitated access to community support groups and aftercare programs to promote ongoing recovery.
LPN
Riverview Care Center
Bossier City
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered medications accurately and on time according to physician's prescriptions.
- Monitored patient's respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels following medical administration to ensure stability and prompt response.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight, and vital signs to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and communicated concerns to supervising healthcare provider to facilitate timely interventions.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
LPN Charge Nurse
CADA Bossier Treatment Center
Shreveport
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Executed wound care by changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and applying ointments and medications to promote healing.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of each patient's health condition for optimal care.
- Provided counseling to clients, patients, and families, delivering emotional and psychosocial support to enhance overall well-being.
LPN
Uprising Addiction Center
Shreveport
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led LPN team in clinical practices to uphold high standards of patient care.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Monitored medication effectiveness and side effects, educating patients and families on proper use.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Managed medication and supply inventory control systems to ensure availability and compliance.
LPN
The Blake at Bossier City
Bossier City
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered compassionate care to elderly patients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life in a long-term care facility.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Responded to patient calls, assessed issues, and facilitated appropriate assistance, ensuring adherence to facility protocols.
Education
Technical Diploma - Nursing-LPN
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
Shreveport, LA05-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Palliative care
- Diabetes care
- Tracheostomy management
- Clinical records
- Inventory management
- Schedule optimization
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral health
References
References available upon request
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Holy Angels
10.2025 - Current
LPN
Amergis-New Season Treatment Center
04.2025 - 09.2025
LPN
Riverview Care Center
02.2025 - 04.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
CADA Bossier Treatment Center
01.2023 - 11.2024
LPN
Uprising Addiction Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
LPN
The Blake at Bossier City
03.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Diploma - Nursing-LPN
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn Leadership Academy