Shanda J Langford
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate LPN skilled in student health management, infection control, and vital signs monitoring. Delivers medications and provides emotional support while facilitating communication among families and healthcare teams. Focused on enhancing student well-being through effective care coordination and patient education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Philadelphia
2023.09 - Current
- Coordinated communication among families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers to address student health issues.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and school protocols.
- Documented student health records accurately to ensure continuity of care and reporting.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
LPN
Caresene Home Health
Montgomeryville
2016.11 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to ensure patient adherence and optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Provided emotional support to enhance patient comfort and foster a positive healing environment.
- Utilized infection control protocols to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and communicated significant findings to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Prisim Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA2015-12
GED -
School District of Philadelpha
Philadelphia, PA1998-09
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- School health initiatives
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control protocols
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Assessment and evaluation
- Health policy knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- family communication
- patient education
- Emotional support
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
2023.09 - Current
LPN
Caresene Home Health
2016.11 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Prisim Career Institute
GED -
School District of Philadelpha
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Philadelphia