Takaia Chambers
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilmington, DE 19808
adpiyj@r.postjobfree.com
I am a LPN with over 25 years experience in the medical field, having gained much knowledge and acquiried skills in multiple areas of the healthcare industry. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Nurse
KeyStone Center - Chester, PA
September 2019 to Present
Drug and Alcohol treatment nurse, administer suboxone, monitor alcohol, opiates, and benzo withdrawal patients, administer and monitor activities of MAT patients, Responsible for ensuring medication accountability, providing appropriate nursing intervention in emergency situations, administering vivitrol injections to clients, dispensing of medication and recording of same in the client’s system, work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with established regulations, perform policies and procedures in a coordinated effort with the Medical Director, transcribe MD orders to MAR's, write treatment care plans according to individual patient's needs and other assigned duties LPN Nurse Supervisor
HCR Manor Care Rehab - Wallingford, PA
November 2008 to Present
Supervise CNA's, administer medications and wound care, patient teaching, charge nurse on a skilled rehab unit, electronic clinical documentation, admissions and etc., use of Point Click Care, handle the med carts and direct care of patients, create care plans and other assigned duties Charge Nurse LPN
Signature HealthCARE LLC - Marietta, GA
July 2017 to November 2020
Monitoring patients, administering medication and reporting patients' condition to doctors, Supervising and guiding other nurses and CNA’s in their work, Managing admissions and discharges in a LTC and rehab setting, and other assigned duties
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Nurse
Gaudenzia, Inc - West Chester, PA
May 2019 to December 2019
Responsible for ensuring medication accountability, providing appropriate nursing intervention in emergency situations, administering vivitrol injections to clients, dispensing of medication and recording of same in the client’s medical folder and the ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS system, work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with established regulations, perform policies and procedures in a coordinated effort with the Medical Director, supervise MA'S and Medical Assistant's, perform assigned reports by the deadline, transcribe MD orders to MAR's, and other assigned duties Charge Nurse LPN
Vita Healthcare Group - Blackwood, NJ
December 2018 to May 2019
Supervise CNA's, administer medications and wound care, patient teaching, charge nurse on a skilled rehab unit, electronic clinical documentation, admissions and etc., confirm doctor's orders via PCC, handle the med carts and direct care of patients, assessments of patients, care plans, and other assigned duties
Charge Nurse LPN
Genesis HealthCare - West Chester, PA
July 2005 to December 2018
Supervise CNA's, administer medications and wound care, patient teaching, charge nurse on a skilled rehab unit, electronic clinical documentation, admissions and etc., use of Point Click Care, handle the med carts and direct care of patients, create care plans Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare - Wilmington, DE
February 2009 to April 2015
Administer treatments and medications via mickey button/g-tube.Provided skilled nursing care and treatments to a child with multiple disorders physically and mentally in her home. Monitor O2 levels, pain, and seizure precautions. Assessed and managed common patient illnesses. Educate parents about disease prevention and health promotion. Perform and complete patient ADL's.
Medical Office Nurse
Dr. Leonard Seltzer (Allergy and Asthma Specialist) - Wilmington, DE June 2005 to July 2006
Administer treatments and medications, Performed audiometric screening, tested pulmonary function and allergy skin testing, measure patient peak flows, performed initial and follow-up evaluations for asthma/allergy practice to a wide patient base covering pediatric,adult, and geriatric, educated patients and their families on health and prevention issues, work under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in an office setting.
Patient Care Technician, Unit Clerk, & LPN
Christiana Care Health Systems - Wilmington, DE
August 2000 to August 2004
Provided skilled nursing care to patients on a 32-bed cardiac/step-down unit. Administer treatments and medications via multiple routes. Perform wound care to acute care patients. Assist with care plans with physician and other health professionals to prepare patient care plan. Provided care and education to acute care patients, Performed admission assessments and discharge planning. Educated patients about disease prevention and health promotion activities. Work side by side with registered nurses and physicians. Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Delaware Skills Center - Wilmington, DE
2002 to 2003
High school diploma in Basic Fundamentals
Howard High School Of Technology - Wilmington, DE
September 1992 to June 1996
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: March 2023
State: GA
PN
Expires: June 2022
State: PA
Skills
• LPN (10+ years)
• Documentation review
• Home care
• English
• Medication administration
• Time management
• Computer networking
• EMR systems
• Nursing
• Supervising experience
• Transcription
• Triage
• Tube Feeding
• Medical Records
• Experience Administering Injections
• Acute care
• Quality control
Certifications and Licenses
LPN
BLS Certification
Assessments
Logic & Critical Thinking — Highly Proficient
May 2019
Measures a candidate’s ability to use logical approaches when solving problems. Full results: Highly Proficient
Clinical Judgment — Proficient
December 2019
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
October 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Nursing Aide Skills — Expert
May 2019
Measures a candidate’s ability to provide nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures.
Full results: Expert
Patient-Focused Care — Highly Proficient
November 2020
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Highly Proficient
Patient-Focused Care — Highly Proficient
November 2020
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
November 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
An experienced nurse that pays attention to detail, experienced in electronic charting, exceptional communication skills and effective interpersonal skills, very flexibile, a sharp and critical thinker who has the desire to always learn, quick problem-solving abilities, years of experience supervising CNA's, with an empathetic disposition.