LaDarren Lucas
Henderson
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive experience in vital sign monitoring, crisis management, and care plan development. Demonstrated expertise in educating residents and families on health management, ensuring patient comfort and emotional support. Proven track record of enhancing patient care through effective communication and support strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Redbanks Nursing Home
Henderson
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a supportive nursing home environment.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health condition accurately.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded promptly to resident needs, ensuring comfort and emotional support at all times.
- Educated residents and families on health management and medication administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Nurse
Alden Park Strathmoor
Rockford
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Nurse
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Silver City
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07-2018
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS07-2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan development
- Crisis management
- Patient communication
Timeline
Nurse
Redbanks Nursing Home
07.2023 - 07.2026
Nurse
Alden Park Strathmoor
08.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse
Fort Bayard Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Delta State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi