Angela King
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Accomplished LVN with a proven track record at Aveanna Healthcare, demonstrating exceptional skills in clinical documentation and compassionate care. Expert in managing complex medical conditions, enhancing patient safety, and streamlining care coordination. Achieved significant improvements in treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction, leveraging expertise in vital signs monitoring and pediatric care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
11.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing treatments regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize results.
- Managed complex medical conditions by coordinating with physicians and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following medical protocols and administering medications accurately.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting physicians to any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
Private Duty LVN
Epic Healthcare
07.2006 - 11.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing treatments regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize results.
- Served as a liaison between the patient, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
- Managed complex medical conditions by coordinating with physicians and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting physicians to any concerning changes or trends in patient health status.
Clinic LVN
Complete Family Care
06.2004 - 07.2006
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
- Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
- Streamlined communication between patients'' families, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and pharmacy representatives to ensure seamless care experiences for all parties involved.
- Aided physicians in conducting thorough physical examinations, providing essential support during clinical decision-making processes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LVN Floor Nurse
Compass Healthcare
07.1998 - 08.2004
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- 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.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Clinic LVN
St Joseph's Cooper Clinic
03.2002 - 06.2004
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Scrub LVN
McCuistion Regional Medical Center
08.1995 - 07.1998
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Ensured timely availability of essential equipment by proactively coordinating instrument sterilization processes prior to surgeries.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by meticulously maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.
- Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in assisting various surgical specialties, expanding knowledge base and skill set across multiple disciplines.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently performing pre-operative preparations and effectively organizing surgical instruments.
- Boosted efficiency during surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon needs and preparing necessary instruments for seamless transitions throughout each case.
- Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX08.1995
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Private Duty LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
11.2011 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Epic Healthcare
07.2006 - 11.2011
Clinic LVN
Complete Family Care
06.2004 - 07.2006
Clinic LVN
St Joseph's Cooper Clinic
03.2002 - 06.2004
LVN Floor Nurse
Compass Healthcare
07.1998 - 08.2004
Scrub LVN
McCuistion Regional Medical Center
08.1995 - 07.1998
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Paris Junior College