AJ Ban-Yasharahla
LaGrange
Summary
Compassionate and highly organized Licensed Practical Nurse with more than four years of progressive healthcare experience in home health, long-term care, correctional nursing, and patient-centered care. Experienced in conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, coordinating patient care, monitoring chronic and acute medical conditions, and educating patients and families to promote positive health outcomes. Skilled in medication administration, care planning, wound management, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse patient populations. Recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Twin Fountains Nursing Home
LaGrange, GA
06.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations to monitor changes in residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive status.
- Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Administer medications, treatments, injections, and physician-ordered therapies while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Complete admission, transfer, and discharge assessments while ensuring continuity of care.
- Educate residents and family members regarding medications, disease processes, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
- Monitor chronic medical conditions and promptly report significant changes requiring intervention.
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and promote high standards of patient-centered care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Troup County Jail
LaGrange, GA
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted inmates and ongoing evaluations to identify acute and chronic healthcare needs.
- Performed physical assessments, obtained detailed health histories, monitored vital signs, and identified changes requiring medical intervention.
- Triaged medical concerns and prioritized patient care based on clinical findings and nursing judgment.
- Administered medications, monitored therapeutic effectiveness, documented patient responses, and promoted medication adherence.
- Managed patients with chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders, and other long-term medical conditions.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, infection prevention, and skin integrity management.
- Responded rapidly to medical emergencies by performing emergency assessments, CPR, first aid, and stabilization measures until advanced care arrived.
- Collaborated with physicians, registered nurses, mental health professionals, correctional officers, and ancillary staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained detailed electronic medical records, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Collected laboratory specimens, monitored diagnostic results, and communicated abnormal findings to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, medication compliance, personal hygiene, infection prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Coordinated follow-up care, provider referrals, and continuity of treatment for patients with ongoing healthcare needs.
- Demonstrated independent clinical judgment while managing multiple patient priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Private Duty Caregiver
Twin Fountains Home Care
LaGrange, GA
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered compassionate one-on-one care to elderly and chronically ill patients in their homes, promoting safety, independence, and quality of life.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition, and companionship.
- Observed, documented, and reported changes in patient condition to licensed nurses for timely intervention.
- Assisted with wound care, medication reminders, range-of-motion exercises, and fall prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, therapists, and family members to support individualized care plans.
- Built trusting relationships with patients and caregivers through compassionate communication and patient advocacy.
- Reinforced patient education related to disease management, home safety, nutrition, and medication adherence.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, Alabama01-2025
Skills
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessments
- Physical & Psychosocial Assessments
- Home Health & Community Nursing
- Care Coordination
- Patient Evaluations
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Medication Reconciliation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Fall Risk Assessments
- Patient & Family Education
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Clinical Decision-Making
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Georgia License #105515 – Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Active
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Active
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) – Active
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Florence Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence, Awarded in recognition of outstanding compassion, leadership, professionalism, and dedication to providing exceptional patient-centered nursing care.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- More than four years of direct patient care experience
- Skilled in comprehensive patient assessments
- Experienced caring for geriatric, chronically ill, and medically complex patients
- Strong background in home health, long-term care, and correctional nursing
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Effective collaborator with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Strong critical thinking and independent clinical decision-making
- Committed to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Troup County Jail
10.2025 - 03.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Twin Fountains Nursing Home
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Private Duty Caregiver
Twin Fountains Home Care
05.2022 - 06.2025
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College