Amanda Barron
Longview,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center, excelling in compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and wound care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to fostering trust with families while maintaining rigorous documentation accuracy and adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center
10.2020 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Floor Nurse
Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center
12.2014 - 06.2020
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX12-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Preventative care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Feeding tube management
- Direct patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Documenting intake
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Caregiving skills
- Pain management
- Breathing treatments
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Charting and recording
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center
10.2020 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center
12.2014 - 06.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kilgore College
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