Angel Lewis
Princeton,TX
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Licensed Vocational Nurse position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AAA Nursing Care
Bedford, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carrollton Health And Rehabilitation Center
Carrollton, TX
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 15-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Reserve At Richardson
Richardson, TX
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Staffing Coordinator
The Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Cenetr
Dallas, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with Human Resources to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Performed urinalysis testing to discourage illegal drugs use in company.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation.
- Developed guidelines, questionnaires and processes for assessing, interviewing and onboarding phases.
- Audited workplace, employee and management policies and procedures.
- Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
- Recruited highly successful practitioner network focused on serving long-term and skilled patients.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Accel At Willow Bend
Plano, TX
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN Admission Nurse
The Healthcare Resort Of Plano
Plano, TX
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Heritage Manor Healthcare Cenetr
Plano, TX
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA02.2015
High School Diploma -
Fair Park High School
Shreveport, LA05.2001
Skills
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AAA Nursing Care
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carrollton Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Reserve At Richardson
03.2020 - 01.2021
Staffing Coordinator
The Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Cenetr
10.2019 - 03.2020
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Accel At Willow Bend
03.2018 - 10.2019
LPN Admission Nurse
The Healthcare Resort Of Plano
05.2017 - 03.2018
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Heritage Manor Healthcare Cenetr
10.2016 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
High School Diploma -
Fair Park High School
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