Natashia Burroughs
Gleason
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient compliance and safety.
- Maintained med surg unit/Skilled Hall- PICC lines, administer meds VIA IV administration, Assisted with post-operative care, focusing on pain management, wound treatment, and monitoring patient recovery. Under the supervision of the RN
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans tailored to inmate healthcare needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comprehensive Correctional Care (3C)
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Traveled to multiple contracted jails within Kentucky and Indiana.
- Intakes, health assessments, medication administration, emergency calls, sick call and diabetic care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient compliance and safety.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans tailored to inmate healthcare needs.
- Med Surg Unit/Infirmary-maintained and cared for offenders returning from the hospital-PICC lines, IV administration, Step down unit care
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
LPN
Wellpath
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Provide basic patient care and treatments such as height, weight and temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Observed and medicated patients on the detox protocol, charted COWS/CIWAS.
- First Responder for all medical emergencies, Emergency Response Calls, and all codes in facility.
- Patient Care in infirmary/med surg unit: Provided direct care for 10-15 surgical/medical patients, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and basic care (bathing, feeding, catheterization).
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Staffing Coordinator/COVID Charge Nurse
AHC Vanco
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversee all staffing needs and operations of the company.
- Support candidate screening and hiring.
- Assist in preparation and execution of orientation and training plans.
- Develop work schedules by allocating employees in shifts and positions.
- Assume responsibility for timekeeping and time off requests.
- Collaborate with payroll to ensure correct employee compensation.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
- Prepare and submit reports on staffing operations.
- Maintained med surg unit/skilled hall- PICC lines, administer meds VIA IV administration, Assisted with post-operative care, focusing on pain management, wound treatment, and monitoring patient recovery.
Covid-19 Rapid Response Nurse
Caliburn Staffing Agency
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Travel to NYC to assist in the pandemic with coved-19.
- Assisted with ICU patients-to quarantined non-coved patients.
- First Coved Relief Team for the State of Mississippi.
- Assisted numerous Long Term Care facilities with relief on Coved Positive units.
- Maintained med surg unit - PICC lines, administer meds VIA IV administration, Assisted with post-operative care, focusing on pain management, wound treatment, and monitoring patient recovery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards within the clinical environment.
Health Services Administrator
Quality Correctional Health Care
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the Cheatham County Jail.
- Duties include monitoring budgets and updating health records.
- Plan and supervise all medical services.
- I work the floor daily as well as pass meds, sick calls, and triage intakes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Core Civic
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide basic patient care and treatments such as height, weight and temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Observed and medicated patients on the detox protocol, charted COWS/CIWAS.
- First Responder for all medical emergencies, Emergency Response Calls, and all codes in facility.
- Maintained Infirmary/med surg unit - PICC lines, administer meds VIA IV administration, Assisted with post-operative care, focusing on pain management, wound treatment, and monitoring patient recovery. Under the supervision of the RN
- Educated inmates on health management, promoting awareness of chronic conditions and preventive care.
Scheduler/Medical Records
NW/TN Dept Of Correction
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities Oversee all 2500 inmates.
- Chronic Care and appointments. Schedule appointments for a MD, PA, and a FNP.
- Oversee the prison Chronic Care log of 800+ inmates (serious medical condition).
- Skills Used computer skills: excel, Microsoft word, e-mail, TOMIS(prison software).
Behavioral Specialist-Program Instructor/Sensory Room Trainer
RHA W TN
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Perform home visits as established by Behavior Analyst, collect data, document and present at Behavior Meetings.
- Provides intensive, behavioral focused mental health services through implementing the client's treatment plan in the home, school and/or community based settings.
- Provides client with behavioral interventions, problem solving strategies, reinforcement, time structuring activities to reduce target behaviors.
- Assist the parent, direct support staff, treatment team member to develop skills necessary to support individual's goals achievement.
- Train on all Sensory Plans, Implement the plan for the sensory room, keep equipment and room organized.
- Planning and conducting daily classes/activities with the individuals, where you have sole supervision and responsibility for meeting their needs.
- Supervisor on the floor of 25-45 employees.
Education
Associate -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
08.2017
Skills
- LPN
- Skilled Hall/Infirmary/Med Surg
- Corrections
- LTC
- Medication Administration
- Detox
- IV Certified
- BLS
Certification
- BLS/CPR,
- Nurse's License, TN, 03/01/28, LPN
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comprehensive Correctional Care (3C)
06.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current
LPN
Wellpath
10.2020 - 09.2023
Staffing Coordinator/COVID Charge Nurse
AHC Vanco
06.2020 - 11.2020
Covid-19 Rapid Response Nurse
Caliburn Staffing Agency
04.2020 - 06.2020
Health Services Administrator
Quality Correctional Health Care
06.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Core Civic
01.2018 - 09.2019
Scheduler/Medical Records
NW/TN Dept Of Correction
07.2014 - 05.2016
Behavioral Specialist-Program Instructor/Sensory Room Trainer
RHA W TN
07.2010 - 07.2014
Associate -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology