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Retaina Moore

Villa Rica

Summary

Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lpn

Col. Robert Howard State Veterans Home
06.2024 - Current


  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

LPN Charge Nurse

Shiftkey
08.2021 - Current

Traveling nurse at variety nursing home providing medication administration; treatments; acute/chronic charting; admissions and discharges.

  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.

LPN Charge Nurse

Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Provided wound care treatment using sterile and aseptic techniques
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

LPN Charge Nurse

Sharkey Issaquena Nursing Home
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

LPN Charge Nurse

Heritage Manor Nursing Home
04.2008 - 04.2016
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Education

No Degree - License Practical Nursing

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
01-2008

High School Diploma -

South Delta Highschool
Rolling Fork, MS
05-1996

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Catheter care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • IV therapy
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Breathing treatments

Timeline

Lpn

Col. Robert Howard State Veterans Home
06.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Shiftkey
08.2021 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Sharkey Issaquena Nursing Home
04.2016 - 07.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

Heritage Manor Nursing Home
04.2008 - 04.2016

No Degree - License Practical Nursing

Hinds Community College

High School Diploma -

South Delta Highschool
Retaina Moore