Ann McGowan
Lubbock
Summary
Dedicated LVN with 20 years experience in providing excellent patient care with a proven ability to streamline patient flow and ensure safety through vigilant vital signs monitoring. Skilled in wound care, IV administration, medication administration and HIPAA compliance, advocating for patients' needs while fostering effective communication among healthcare teams. Knowledgeable with solid background in patient care and support, ensuring optimal comfort and safety for all individuals. Proven history of assisting in medical procedures and providing essential patient education. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records accurately and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Office Nurse PRN
Dr James Terry Gage
04.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN Office Nurse/Front Office Manager
Dr Jimmie Bussey
04.2013 - 11.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Administered vaccinations and medications, promoting proper adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up appointments, supporting continuity of care for patients with complex needs.
- Maintained accurate medical records, contributing to seamless coordination among healthcare providers.
LVN Home Health Field Nurse
Advantage Plus Homecare
10.2005 - 09.2013
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Achieved timely wound healing for patients with effective wound care management techniques.
- Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for home health nursing by adhering to established policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Educated patients and their families on proper medication administration, disease management, and self-care techniques.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Wound care certified to include wound vac therapy
Education
No Degree - LVN Certification
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX06-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Aseptic techniques
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Screening and triaging
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Wound care
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Home health care
- Patient intake
- Patient triaging
- Medical records management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Medical office administration
- Pain management
- HIPAA protocols
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- EKG administration
Timeline
LVN Office Nurse PRN
Dr James Terry Gage
04.2022 - Current
LVN Office Nurse/Front Office Manager
Dr Jimmie Bussey
04.2013 - 11.2019
LVN Home Health Field Nurse
Advantage Plus Homecare
10.2005 - 09.2013
No Degree - LVN Certification
Angelina College
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