Terika Naugle
Houlka
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse 2 years experience with medication administration, electronic medical records, and delivering effective patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hometown Care
Okolona, MS
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infections rates.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Calhoun City, MS
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes and reporting findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare needs, promoting self-management strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NMMC
Pontotoc, MS
11.2017 - 06.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Phlebotomist Technician
NMMC
Tupelo, MS
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamaba Community College
Tupelo, MS06-2024
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Manual /electronic vital signs
- Patient education
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved transitioning to clinical practice, mastering skills ( IV insertion and blood draws) and gaining experience in critical thinking for patients assessments.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS ( Basic life support)
- ACLS( Advanced cardiac life support)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hometown Care
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
NMMC
10.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
NMMC
11.2017 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamaba Community College