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RELISHA GATES

@relishagates

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivering compassionate, organized patient care across clinical and telehealth settings.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver compassionate, protocol-based nursing care, support patients through triage and education, and coordinate outcomes—using strong organization and EHR skills in both clinical and telehealth settings.

I’m a Licensed Practical Nurse with a demonstrated history of providing exemplary patient care. I bring strong communication, sound judgment, and unwavering dedication to delivering compassionate support.

In my roles as an LPN Charge Nurse, Clinic LPN, and LPN Team Lead, I handled patient intake and triage, provided nursing assessments, and administered high-consequence medications while monitoring for side effects. I also supported patients and families during stressful situations and instructed patients on medication and treatment adherence.

Across healthcare settings—including behavioral health, community health, and travel assignments—I’ve administered medications and treatments according to protocols, assisted with daily tasks, and supported pre/post-operative care. I also provide primary care and wellness services, coordinating care, monitoring chronic conditions, and promoting health education.

I work comfortably at the intersection of clinical and administrative workflows through telehealth and documentation. I’ve utilized EHR systems such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, PointClickCare, and NextGen, and I’ve completed telephone triage, prior authorizations (CoverMyMeds), insurance verification and benefits checks, and medication refill follow-ups.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Nurse

Current

David Raines Community Health Center

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Provides primary care and wellness services across patients of all ages, including assessments and treatment administration. Coordinates care, monitors chronic conditions, promotes health education, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support quality patient outcomes.

Primary Care Nursing patient assessment Care Coordination Health Education

Nurse

Brentwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Nov 2022 - Sep 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Provided nursing care for behavioral health patients and administered medications and treatments according to protocols. Monitored patient progress and communicated updates with the healthcare team.

Behavioral Health Nursing Protocol Based Care

LPN Charge Nurse

Leslie Lakes Retirement Center

Jun 2012 - Dec 2021 (9 years 6 months)

Facilitated communication between nursing staff and departments and supported patients and families during stressful situations. Administered high-consequence medications and monitored for side effects, including oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications.

Oral Medications Intramuscular Medication Administration

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Elite Health Solutions

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)

Supervised nursing teams and managed resource scarcity while traveling to provide care across various facilities. Assisted patients with daily tasks and pre/post-operative care and administered medications and IV fluids.

Resource Management Patient Care Support

LPN Team Lead

Army National Guard Youth Challenge Program

Nov 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Monitored patient/cadet vitals and administered medications while supporting families during the care process. Facilitated community service experiences for cadets and provided counseling during care.

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clinic LPN

Bienville Family Clinic & Wellness Center

Apr 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 6 months)

Observed and reported patients’ conditions and treatment reactions, and instructed patients on medication and treatment adherence. Administered medications, performed nursing assessments, and conducted EKGs, STD checks, immunizations, and screenings.

Patient Condition Observation patient assessment Medication Adherence Education Immunizations Health Screenings