Alonna Salter
Blakely
Summary
I am an extremely dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Calhoun Nursing Home. I am skilled in individualized treatment plans and compassionate patient care and education. I have proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
I am very kind and detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills. I am exceptional at maintaining plans of care and making revisions to foster optimal patient health.
I'm a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am well-known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Calhoun Nursing Home
05.2024 - Current
- Performing routine nursing and respiratory care/treatment to a max capacity (10) trach dependent residents.
- Providing patient care in compliance with established protocols and safety standards.
- Conducted regular health assessments to monitor patient conditions and progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed and updated individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Provided patient education on medication usage and health management strategies.
- Assisted in emergency response procedures during critical situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Documented patient interactions and care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for coordinated care.
- Managed inventory and ordering of medical supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Performed routine vital sign checks and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, enhancing their quality of life.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and reported findings to nursing supervisors.
- Participated in training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed and performed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
LPN Field Nurse
Donalsonville Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered patient care in compliance with established protocols and safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, adolescent, and chronically ill patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Miller County Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex wounds.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans by tracking patient progress, making adjustments as needed based on clinical findings and feedback from patients or their caregivers.
- Provided support throughout the healing process by regularly reassessing wounds, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and addressing concerns from patients or their families.
- Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive situations like acute or infected wounds requiring immediate intervention or referral to specialists if necessary.
LPN Field Nurse
Miller County Hospital/OR
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining organized records of patient information, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care by adapting to diverse patient populations and addressing unique needs within the outpatient environment.
- Reduced emergency department visits by educating patients on self-care strategies and disease management techniques.
- Increased overall efficiency in the outpatient setting by effectively triaging patients based on severity of presenting symptoms.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests or minor procedures as needed for proper diagnosis or treatment planning purposes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Med/Surgical Nurse
Miller County Hospital
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in surgical nursing, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs following surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Enhanced team efficiency and collaboration, assisting surgeons with various procedures, including suturing and wound care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA06-2015
High School Diploma -
Early County
Blakely, GA05-2011
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Behavioral health
- Patient education
- Patient assessment; full body
- Acute care
- Compassionate care
- Physician collaboration
- Individualized treatment plans
- Care plan management
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Calhoun Nursing Home
05.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Donalsonville Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 10.2025
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Miller County Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Miller County Hospital/OR
06.2019 - 02.2022
Med/Surgical Nurse
Miller County Hospital
11.2015 - 06.2019
Vocational - Nursing
Bainbridge State College
High School Diploma -
Early County