Kersheka Bolden
Macon
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in multi-disciplinary medical environments. Specializes in administering medications, conducting mental health assessments, and providing crisis intervention, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and rehabilitation success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Nurse
BOS Medical
Athens
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted mental health assessments and evaluated patient needs regularly.
- Delivered crisis intervention and support during psychiatric emergencies to stabilize patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
- Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological, and emotional status to inform treatment adjustments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Trained junior staff in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Hopper Consulting and Staffing
Macclenny
01.2023 - Current
- Administered and supervised medication administration, educating individuals on medications and treatments to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Accepts written, oral and phone orders from physicians, psychiatrists or dentists, transcribes orders and initiates or carries out orders. Participates in the formulation of individualized residents' treatment plans.
- Administer medications, bloodwork, IVs and related procedures.
- Supervised non-licensed personnel in monitoring vital signs, ensuring accurate and timely assessments for patient care.
- Provide emergency nursing care and examination of injuries.
- Assisted medical physician during sick calls and physical examinations to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Responsive and compliant with current residents rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit, hospital, and departmental policies and guidelines.
LPN
Assist Healthcare Staffing
Perry
08.2021 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to monitor and respond to patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and communicated concerns with supervising healthcare provider to ensure timely interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Administered prescribed medications and maintained intravenous fluids to alleviate patient symptoms and support recovery.
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
Atlanta
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications while closely monitoring patient responses for safety.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccine to essential workers and citizens.
- Facilitated patient registration, screening, and observation to ensure smooth vaccine administration process.
- Managed unit supplies to ensure readiness for patient care demands.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
LPN
Park Meadow Health and Rehab
Gainesville
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and interpreted lab results to inform and adjust care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and adapt individualized care plans based on patients' evolving needs, specifying treatment types, durations, and dosages.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Advocated for patients to ensure alignment of care with their personal beliefs and preferences, enhancing patient satisfaction and comfort.
Education
LPN - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
St. Augustine, United States, FL02-2018
High School Diploma - General Studies
Edward H White High School
Jacksonville, United States, FL01-2010
Skills
Current PPD and chest Xray Current BLS card, Behavioral health, Geriatrics, Health education, Medical coding, Rehabilitation, Long Term Care
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Psych Nurse
BOS Medical
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Nurse
Hopper Consulting and Staffing
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Assist Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
12.2020 - 10.2021
LPN
Park Meadow Health and Rehab
10.2018 - 12.2020
LPN - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Edward H White High School