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Andrea Self

Henderson,NV

Summary

Accomplished Home Health LVN from Maxim Healthcare, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, significantly reduced hospital readmissions through meticulous patient care and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical documentation and respiratory care, ensuring comprehensive support and enhanced patient recovery. Diligent LVN with solid background in providing compassionate care to patients in home health settings. Successfully supported patient recovery and management of chronic conditions through tailored care plans. Demonstrated excellent communication and clinical skills, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to medical protocols. Experienced with patient care and management in home health settings. Utilizes effective communication and clinical skills to support patient recovery and well-being. Knowledge of developing and implementing individualized care plans to ensure optimal patient health. Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in home health care. Expertise in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and care coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes with compassionate and patient-centered approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health LVN

Maxim Healthcare
Tyler, TX
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
  • Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
  • Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Education

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
06.1994

Skills

  • Home safety evaluation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • End of life care
  • Respiratory Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Pain Management
  • Feeding Assistance

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Maxim Healthcare
01.2018 - 05.2022

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

North Central Texas College
Andrea Self