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Ernesto Tujardon

Lewisville,TX

Summary

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.

Timeline

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Our Lady's Multi-care Center
02.2015 - 07.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor

Spring Village Of Galloway
02.2015 - 11.2015

Home Health LVN

Bayada Pediatrics
06.2013 - 10.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Absecon Manor Nursing Home
03.2012 - 02.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Seacrest Village Nursing Home
09.2011 - 02.2012

Casino Table Games Dealer

Resorts Casino
06.2010 - 09.2011

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams
02.2006 - 03.2007

Casino Table Games Dealer

Bally's Atlantic City
01.2005 - 06.2010

MBA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE

University of Saint Mary

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Atlantic County Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Central Philippine University
Ernesto Tujardon