Robinette Anderson
Bolivar
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering comprehensive patient care in mental health, assisted living, and home health environments. Expertise includes patient assessment, medication administration, emergency interventions, and meticulous electronic documentation. Skilled in educating patients and caregivers, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and supervising clinical staff. Committed to applying strong patient advocacy and clinical support skills to enhance quality care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Western Mental Health Institute
Bolivar
05.2024 - Current
- Spearheads nursing techniques for patient care and treatment, offering guidance to subordinate staff on established policies and procedures.
- Executes Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other emergency interventions as required; implements prescribed healthcare plans, monitors and records patient vital signs, and administers medications as directed.
- Educates patients and caregivers on health maintenance strategies, demonstrating self-care techniques such as dressing changes, self-examinations, personal hygiene, and the appropriate use of adaptive equipment or assistive devices.
- Maintains meticulous documentation of patient assessments, care rendered, and educational instruction, including physician orders, medical treatments, test results, medication administration, and patient responses.
- Collaborates with healthcare staff to review comprehensive patient care plans, identifying and addressing patient or client needs; provides education and guidance to staff members and others when appropriate.
- Ensures a sufficient, current, and secure inventory of healthcare supplies, reporting any discrepancies or shortages.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and properly functioning medical equipment and designated work areas, reporting any equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns.
- Fosters effective communication channels with both internal departments and external partners.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medical Center Home Health
Bolivar
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided high-quality patient care within the legal scope of nursing practice as defined by Tennessee state regulations, adhering to the nursing plan of care, and collaborating with other healthcare team members while maintaining full compliance with infection control standards.
- Accurately and thoroughly documented each patient encounter in the electronic medical record, meeting all regulatory and payer documentation standards and utilizing the agency’s electronic visit verification system.
- Actively participated in the agency’s care coordination process by promptly reporting patient needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, and communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management staff, case coordinators, and community case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Maxim Healthcare
Jackson
03.2014 - 05.2023
- Provided general nursing care to private duty patients, including assistance with activities of daily living, bed making, and feeding patients with a GT Tube.
- Documented nursing assessments, including vital signs, to evaluate patients' daily conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physicians' orders and transcribed verbal orders as instructed.
- Observed patient reactions to medications, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying supervisors, and monitored behavioral status.
- Reviewed reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications, and medical history.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
Germantown
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Delivered general nursing care to Geriatric patients in an Assisted Living Community within the Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit, and assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, bathroom use, and feeding.
- Documented daily nursing assessments electronically, including vital signs, to track patients' daily conditions and care needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, transcribed verbal orders, completed wound care as needed per physician's orders, notified supervisors, and maintained strong communication skills with staff, patients, and family members and/or power of attorney (POA).
- Monitored patient reactions to medications, treatments, and significant incidents; observed behavior status; notified supervisors and family members and/or POA; completed monthly weight checks and nursing summaries; and communicated with the pharmacy for medication refills or new prescriptions.
- Assisted physicians with weekly patient examinations.
- Supervised 6 employees per shift, resolving conflicts as they occurred.
- Oversaw and managed staff in their job duties.
- Reviewed patient reports electronically regarding their daily conditions and activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Guardian Community Services Community Services/ D & S Community Living
Jackson
10.2010 - 03.2016
- Delivered general nursing care to residents in a mental healthcare setting, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, ileostomy care, bed making, and feeding.
- Documented nursing assessments, including vital signs, to evaluate patients' daily conditions.
- Managed and administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, transcribed verbal orders, observed patient responses to medications and treatments, noted significant incidents, and reported to supervisors.
- Facilitated effective communication with physicians, staff, family members, POAs, and residents through strong interpersonal skills.
- Verified and monitored the medication administration performed by Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
- Reviewed reports detailing patients' general physical condition and medical history.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pleasantview Healthcare
Bolivar
09.2008 - 10.2010
- Provided general nursing care to Geriatric patients in a nursing home setting, including bed making, bathing, and feeding.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physicians' orders, transcribed verbal orders, observed patient reactions to medications, treatments, and significant incidents, and reported to supervisors.
- Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during treatments and examinations.
- Maintained effective communication with staff and patients.
- Trained and supervised CNAs, achieving notable improvements in their productivity, and managed CNAs in their daily tasks.
- Documented nursing assessments, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs, to detect deviations from the norm and evaluate patient conditions.
- Supervised 5-10 employees per shift, scheduled work hours, and resolved conflicts.
- Prepared rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Reviewed reports of patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications, and medical history.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Technology Center at Brownsville
Brownsville01-2009
Executive Assistant - undefined
Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson
Jackson01-1994
Bachelor of Science, Health, And Human Services - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2028
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Electronic Documentation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Western Mental Health Institute
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medical Center Home Health
06.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
05.2016 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Guardian Community Services Community Services/ D & S Community Living
10.2010 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pleasantview Healthcare
09.2008 - 10.2010
Executive Assistant - undefined
Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson
Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Technology Center at Brownsville
Bachelor of Science, Health, And Human Services - Nursing
Western Governors University