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Tivana Adams

Lexington

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with over 18 years of caring for patients in a wide range of settings—from fast-paced clinics and orthopedic practices to long-term care and correctional facilities. I’ve built my career on providing reliable, hands on care and forming strong, supportive relationships with patients, families, providers and healthcare team members . Currently enrolled and working towards completing the LPN-to-RN Bridge Program with a goal of transitioning into an RN role in emergency or trauma nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, IV therapy, and coordinating care in fast-paced environments Along the way, I’ve taken on leadership roles, helped train new staff, and made sure clinics run smoothly behind the scenes all while keeping patient care at the heart of everything I do.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse-Charge Nurse

Lexington Health Care Center
Lexington
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the RN supervisor and/ or providers.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Administer prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Assemble and use tubing for feeding tubes, catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen supplies.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Delegat tasks appropriately among staff members .

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Kernersville
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications according to established protocols for veteran patients.
  • Obtain and monitored vital signs, and reported changes to the provider.
  • Educated veterans on health management and medication.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Coordinate scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
  • Collect specimens and packaged for laboratory transport.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Answer and return patient calls, identify issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by providers and the VA.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Chart changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Ambulatory LPN-Orthorpedics & Rheumatology

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston Salem
05.2016 - 10.2023

• Obtaining Vital signs

• Drawing labs

• Administering IV infusions for Osteoporosis , Endocrinology, and Rheumatology

• Scheduling and rescheduling patients for various appointments

• Checking charts to make sure prior Authorizations are within date, Ambulatory

therapy plans have been reviewed and signed by providers

  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions in electronic records.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, providers and careteam daily.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies.

Licensed Practical Nurse Lead- Internal Medicine

Novant Medical Group
Winston-Salem
12.2007 - 04.2016
  • Rooming patients for various appointments.
  • Drawing labs
  • Sending medication refills per Novant Health refill policy.
  • Calling patients with lab results and providers recommendations
  • Scheduling and rescheduling appointments
  • Ordering supplies for the clinic
  • Ordering supplies from Labcorp
  • Clinical Audits
  • Ordering vaccine and Clinical Administrator for Sensorscientific
  • Time keeper for team members within the office
  • Point of Care testing- INR’s Hemoglobin A1C’s, Urines
  • Prior Authorizations

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
05-2026

Practical Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
07-2006

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic medical records
  • Team collaboration
  • Infection control
  • Effective communication
  • Charting and recording
  • Medical records security
  • Documenting incidents
  • Mental health support
  • Outpatient care
  • Wound care
  • Educating families
  • Compassionate care
  • Emergency response
  • EKG administration

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse-Charge Nurse

Lexington Health Care Center
04.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Ambulatory LPN-Orthorpedics & Rheumatology

Wake Forest Baptist Health
05.2016 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse Lead- Internal Medicine

Novant Medical Group
12.2007 - 04.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Catawba Valley Community College

Practical Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Tivana Adams