Recent MBA graduate with 7+ years of clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Leadership in interfacing with clinical staff to develop care plans ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff. Critical thinking abilities in solving complex problems. Knowledgeable in documenting and reviewing clinical files. Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. An MBA graduate with skills and abilities needed to succeed. Possessing strengths in task prioritization and customer service. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - Current
Assists Nursing Staff in providing reliable medical, behavioral, and emotional support for patients
Assess and monitor vital signs, administer medications, and transcribes orders from attending physicians and practitioners
Record patient treatments and progress
Contribute to development of patient care plans and assessments
Established reputation for nursing excellence
Served on Nursing Council
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for over 9 patients each day with quality-driven support
Home Health LVN
Bayada Pediatrics
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
06.2013 - 10.2016
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Cared for patient each day with quality-driven support
Cared for 1 patient each day with quality-driven support
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Our Lady's Multi-care Center
Pleasantville, NJ
02.2015 - 07.2016
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
Spring Village Of Galloway
Galloway, NJ
02.2015 - 11.2015
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Cared for over 50 patients each day with quality-driven support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Absecon Manor Nursing Home
Absecon, NJ
03.2012 - 02.2015
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seacrest Village Nursing Home
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
09.2011 - 02.2012
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support
Casino Table Games Dealer
Resorts Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
06.2010 - 09.2011
Computed amounts of players' wins or losses by scanning tickets to calculate amount of money won.
Maintained fast, smooth game pace by efficiently handling dice, chips, money and cards.
Monitored players during each hand to identify possible cheating or other unscrupulous behavior.
Stood behind gaming table to deal appropriate number of cards to each player and verify placed bets before starting game.
Prepared collection reports for submission to supervisors using manual count
Casino Table Games Dealer
Bally's Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
01.2005 - 06.2010
Computed amounts of players' wins or losses by scanning tickets to calculate amount of money won.
Maintained fast, smooth game pace by efficiently handling dice, chips, money and cards.
Monitored players during each hand to identify possible cheating or other unscrupulous behavior.
Stood behind gaming table to deal appropriate number of cards to each player and verify placed bets before starting game.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
Northfield, NJ
02.2006 - 03.2007
Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase
Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions
Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties
Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales and coached staff on new strategies for maximum results
Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly
Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties
Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area
Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences
Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration
Education
MBA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
2018
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
Mays Landing, NJ
07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central Philippine University
Iloilo City, Philippines
04.1991
Skills
Nursing Staff Supervision
Vital Signs Recording
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Team Building
Accomplishments
Used Word, Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of staff members such as CNA's and Mediation Aides.
Collaborated with other members of nursing team in Nursing Council.