Laneka Lloyd Harris
Harrisburg
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connections Health Solutions
Harrisburg
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Administered medications (oral and injections) while monitoring side effects to ensure patient safety
- Assessed and documented patients’ mental and physical status, including vital signs
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Educated patients and families on medications and treatment plans to promote adherence and understanding
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes to enhance overall well-being.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Harrisburg
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Trained and mentored CNAs and caregivers on care procedures, safety protocols, and proper use of patient care equipment to enhance team competency
- Provided hands-on guidance and completed competency evaluations to ensure staff readiness
- Oversaw daily clinical operations and ensured adherence to state regulations and best practices
- Led staff meetings and in-service trainings on policy updates and patient care standards
- Participated in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of nursing staff to build a skilled and effective team
- Fostered team-based learning environment, enhancing staff collaboration and improving resident outcomes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Keystone Human Services
Harrisburg
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated patient care by training support staff on proper techniques
- Coordinated appointments, referrals, and treatment follow-ups to ensure continuity of care
- Ensured compliance with documentation and care standards to uphold quality of care
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss treatment options.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career & Tech
Lancaster, PA06-2023
GED -
Training Point
Brooklyn, NY03-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Patient education
- Family education
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Nursing Staff Training
- Staff onboarding
- Patient Care Workshops
- Communication & Leadership
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Pennsylvania State
Exp. June 2028
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connections Health Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2026
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
06.2023 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Keystone Human Services
06.2023 - 07.2024
LPN - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career & Tech
GED -
Training Point