Lachanda Kemp-Lowe
Nassau
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at the Ministry of Health, where enhanced patient care through expert medication administration and compassionate patient education. Also excelling in wound care, with four years experience . Excelled in developing treatment plans and mentoring new nurses, significantly improving clinical documentation and patient recovery outcomes. Skilled in fostering relationships and executing precise patient assessments, bringing both critical hard and soft skills to any healthcare team. Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
12.2016 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas 05-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Health screening
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Feeding assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Seizure management
- Data collection
- Treatment Planning
- Chart updating
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
I am currently working in the Department of Public Health full time. However, I am hoping to apply to your facility as a part time employee. My hours are from 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday, and so I am only able to work after 3pm Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends. I would appreciate an opportunity to work at your facility, becoming a great team player, and striving to bring excellent patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
12.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Bahamas
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