LAKEISHA LANGSTER
Nashville,TN
Summary
Hematology/Oncology Nurse that delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and IV placement, accessing ports and PICC lines, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Serves as nursing resource for clinical staff to support scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
111 Hwy 70 E, Dickson, TN 37055
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
LPN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
1301 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Triaged an average of 60 patients per day.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, and accessed ports and PICC lines.
Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2014 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TNNo Degree - Nursing
TCAT McMinnville
McMinnville, TN12.2020
High School Diploma -
John Overton High School
Nashville, TN06.1992
Skills
- Patient Triaging
- IV placement
- Accessing ports and PICC lines
- Phlebotomy
- First Aid/CPR
- CPI
- PPE use
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Epic and Meditech proficiency
Timeline
LPN
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
LPN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Union University
No Degree - Nursing
TCAT McMinnville
High School Diploma -
John Overton High School