Shakenna Walker
Chino Hills
Summary
Professionally trained LVN/DSD with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs .Enthusiastic and dedicated work ethic. Several years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Successful at developing and implementing successful training programs focused on improving performance, enhancing knowledge and developing employees. Well-organized and proactive with good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare 858-465-2708
04.2022 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back to their homes.
LVN/DSD
Los Angeles Skills Academy
01.2022 - Current
- DSD/CNA Instructor
- Direct and deliver orientation program for personnel in accordance with established polices and procedures.
- Maintain employee files and health records
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing assistants identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurse assistants
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Travel Nurse
Nursefinders, 310-338-5600
09.2015 - Current
- Kaiser-Fontana (Emergency Dept)
- Kaiser- Ontario (Emergency Dept)
- LA Community Hospital (MedSurg)
- Children's Hospital (Emergency Dept)
- Delivered outstanding care to ill elderly patients in acute care settings with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled critical elderly patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic and Cerner to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Worked in diverse clinical settings. (ie: Hospitals, Med Surge, Telemetry, Children's ED, Specialty, Clinics, Schools and Shelters)
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Public Health Nurse
ProLink Healthcare 513-489-5300
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in CalVax
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
LVN Surgical Nurse (Per Diem)
Huntington Beach Surgical 714-895-8808
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, to keep patient charts updated
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient data collection, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Administer IV's. Pre & Post Op care
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente 310-338-5600
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Coordinate virtual medical appointments for patients with care gaps, detail project scope, progress and results.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Support patients in network and out of network. Assist out of network patients.
- Review provider notes to determine eligibility for discharge.
Hospice Nurse
Victoria Hospice 714-334-1861
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed critically ill patients determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted family members with death & dying Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses.
- Supervised CNAs & CHHAs Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Updated patient charts with data such as care provided, treatment and medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
LVN
Riverside County Medical Center 951-486-4000
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising NP
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
LVN Supervisor
HealthCare Partners 714-968-0068
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos and lectures
- Developed team communications
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
LVN Supervisor
The Children's Clinic 844-822-4646
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity
- Supervised daily operations to ensure maximization of revenue, customer satisfaction and employee productivity,
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Demonstrated knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and ability to help employees successfully achieve them
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Rehabilitation Therapies 714-898-8184
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Monitor and engage in activities with Developmentally Disabled
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
Education
Nursing - Vocational Nursing
North County Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim, CA2012
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Successfully directs staff meetings
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diabetes and nutrition educator
- Palliative care awareness
- High level of autonomy
- Program Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Judgment
- Microsoft Office
- Performance Monitoring
- Planning and Execution
- Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Employee Scheduling
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Preventive Healthcare
- Multitasking Abilities
- Workforce Planning
- Onboarding Programs
- Compliance Management
- Talent Recruitment
Additional Information
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
ProLink Healthcare 513-489-5300
07.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare 858-465-2708
04.2022 - Current
LVN/DSD
Los Angeles Skills Academy
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente 310-338-5600
01.2022 - 07.2022
Hospice Nurse
Victoria Hospice 714-334-1861
04.2020 - 05.2022
LVN
Riverside County Medical Center 951-486-4000
03.2019 - 04.2020
LVN Supervisor
HealthCare Partners 714-968-0068
04.2018 - 09.2019
LVN Surgical Nurse (Per Diem)
Huntington Beach Surgical 714-895-8808
08.2016 - 12.2022
LVN Supervisor
The Children's Clinic 844-822-4646
07.2016 - 04.2018
Travel Nurse
Nursefinders, 310-338-5600
09.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Rehabilitation Therapies 714-898-8184
04.2013 - 09.2015
Nursing - Vocational Nursing
North County Regional Occupational Program
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