Schlanda Martin-Stevens
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Sage Oak Assisted Living, excelling in medication delivery and patient care management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in clinical documentation and wound management, fostering independence and well-being among residents. Committed to promoting health literacy and patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sage Oak Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure health and safety standards.
- Assisted in daily living activities, fostering independence among residents in a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Educated residents and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and understanding.
- Participated in staff training sessions, enhancing skills and knowledge in best nursing practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Imperial Health- Dr. Teran
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic care settings.
- 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.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosewood Nursing Home
07.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Medical Group
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, TX05-2020
Skills
- Medication delivery
- Patient care management
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Wound management
- Clinical documentation
- Elderly care management
- Direct patient support
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection prevention
- Administering breathing treatments
- Health literacy promotion
- EMR/EHR system utilization
- Building patient relationships
- Patient care planning
- Patient care expertise
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sage Oak Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Imperial Health- Dr. Teran
10.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosewood Nursing Home
07.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Medical Group
10.2020 - 06.2023
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Lamar State College-Orange
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