Erika Devereaux
Holden
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over ten years of experience in the medical field and seven years in a management position, delivering safe and efficient care. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering laboratory testing, medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Medical
Leominster
06.2016 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Established effective communication channels between clinical staff members and other departments.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Implemented strategies for improving quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction levels.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Facilitated communication by providing information and counseling to families.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Successfully recruited LPNs and RNs in highly competitive market.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Contributed to nursing assessments, certified nursing assistant training and orientation programs.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation and chart reviews.
- Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans when necessary.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Organized educational sessions to enhance skillsets amongst existing staff members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center of Leominster
Leominster
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Leominster
Leominster
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Montachuett Regional Vocational School
Westminster06-2015
High School Diploma -
Wachusett Regional High School
Holden, MA06-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Health care policies
- Performance evaluations
- Discharge planning
- Staff training
- Family education
- Immunization administration
- Equipment inspection
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Preventive care
- Attention to detail
- Outpatient care
- Physical assessments
- Feeding assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Specimen collection
- Medical office administration
- Sterilize equipment
- Procedure explanation
- Medical equipment operation
- End-of-life care
- Intravenous medications
- Performance monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Excellent communication
- Lab Sample Collection
- Nutritional counseling
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- Vaccine Safety and Handling Certification
Accomplishments
- CNA of the Region - 2014
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Medical
06.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center of Leominster
06.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Leominster
08.2013 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Montachuett Regional Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Wachusett Regional High School
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