Lawanna Nichols
Antioch
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Skilled in effectively and safely treating diverse patient needs across various settings, including acute care, home health, and providing staff and patient education. Possesses versatile skills that contribute to delivering high-quality care and ensuring positive patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Cardiac monitoring, provide exceptional medical care to patients, detect arrhythmias, IV start, administration of medication, continuously monitoring patient and effectively notifying MD of change in condition
- Assist with ADL's, vitals, specimen collection, respond to patient calls, update patient records
LVN
Res Care
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Medication management, tube feeding, diabetes management, wound care, daily vitals and assessments, healthy meal preparation, incontinence care, and light housekeeping
LVN
Citrus Home ICF DD-N
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Cared for patients with intellectual disabilities, assisted with ADL's, managing patient records, administration of medication via Gtube, PO and injection
- Applied nursing knowledge and skills to promote health and preventative care to maintain quality of life
Education
LVN -
GURNICK ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS
CONCORD, CA01.2009
Skills
- Medical Records management
- Scheduling and coordinating patient transfers
- EKG administration
- Safety and infection control methods
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Home health care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Wound care
- Patient observation
Certification
- IV therapy
- ECG Tech
Timeline
LVN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
LVN
Res Care
02.2013 - 07.2015
LVN
Citrus Home ICF DD-N
07.2010 - 02.2013
LVN -
GURNICK ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS