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Lashawne Evans

Indianapolis

Summary

Dedicated Nurse Tech/LPN with a proven track record at IU Riley Methodist Health, I excel in delivering compassionate care and patient safety. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication, I've significantly contributed to enhancing patient comfort and reducing infection risks. My adaptability and commitment to healthcare ethics ensure high-quality care and support to patients and families.

Work History

Nurse Tech/LPN

IU Riley Methodist Health
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients, families, and fellow staff members by remaining approachable and knowledgeable about all aspects of nursing care.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening during pre-operative preparations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
  • Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and monitoring vital signs.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through meticulous documentation of patient information, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections.

Education

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05.2000

Associate Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
08.1999

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient transportation
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Documentation
  • Physical assessments
  • Specimen collection
  • Compassionate care
  • Pediatric care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient ambulation
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient communication
  • Charting
  • Dressing assistance
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Wrap and bandage changing
  • Patient feeding
  • Patient safety
  • Oxygen therapy
  • G-tube care
  • Position assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Vital signs recording
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Recording vital signs
  • CPR/AED
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • First aid certification
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Electronic charting
  • Vital signs
  • Output monitoring and reporting
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Patient observation
  • Inpatient care
  • Wound care
  • Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
  • Oral hygiene
  • Patient care technician (PCT)

Timeline

Nurse Tech/LPN

IU Riley Methodist Health

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Associate Degree In Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Purdue University
Lashawne Evans