Reshunda Harper
Milledgeville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, skilled in administering medications and monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills foster positive patient relationships and enhance team collaboration in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to deliver attentive care while prioritizing patient comfort and safety, consistently contributing to a supportive and healing atmosphere. Committed to upholding the highest standards of care and fostering an environment of trust and respect among patients and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Centurion
04.2020 - Current
- I administer medication to inmates during pill call, refill medication orders, assist with intra system transfer of inmates, sick call, and any urgent emergency during my shift.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions for patient care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans, enhancing individual treatment approached
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Piedmont Hospital Medical Surgical GI Student
Piedmont Augusta
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with daily patient care including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and monitoring input/output, particularly for patients with GI diagnoses.
- Observed and supported GI-related procedures such as NG tube insertions, endoscopies, and ostomy care under the supervision of licensed nurses.
- Participated in GI-focused assessments, including abdominal auscultation and monitoring for signs of bleeding, pain, or bowel obstruction.
- Administered oral and enteral medications under supervision, and learned proper care for patients receiving TPN or tube feedings.
- Documented patient findings and interventions in the electronic medical record, enhancing clinical reasoning and time management skills.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and educate patients about GI conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
Piedmont Hospital Cardiac Step Down
Piedmont Augusta
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and oxygen saturation under supervision, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings.
- Assisted with cardiac-focused assessments, including heart and lung sounds, edema evaluation, and monitoring for signs of heart failure or chest pain.
- Observed and supported the care of patients with telemetry monitoring, post-cardiac catheterization, pacemakers, and post-op cardiac surgery.
- Performed basic nursing care such as ADLs, ambulation, and patient hygiene, with attention to activity tolerance in cardiac patients.
- Administered medications and performed EKGs under RN supervision, gaining experience with common cardiac medications like beta-blockers and diuretics.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop care plans, educate patients on cardiac risk factors, and reinforce discharge instructions for lifestyle changes and medication adherence.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Thomson, GA08.2018
Associate of Science - Pre- Nursing
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA06-2022
High school - General Studies
Baldwin High School
Milledgeville, GA06.1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Administering medications (oral, IM, subcutaneous, topical, etc)
- Nasogastric tube feeding
- Ostomy care and maintenance
- Specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum, blood and fingersticks
- Assisting with ADLs (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation)
- Monitoring and charting patient status in EHR
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
LPN License- 09/26/2018-03/31/2027
CPR- 08/26/2024-08/28/2025
Timeline
Piedmont Hospital Medical Surgical GI Student
Piedmont Augusta
05.2025 - 07.2025
Piedmont Hospital Cardiac Step Down
Piedmont Augusta
04.2025 - 05.2025
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Centurion
04.2020 - Current
High school - General Studies
Baldwin High School
Diploma - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Associate of Science - Pre- Nursing
Georgia Military College