Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Midland Community Healthcare Services, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Midland Community Healthcare Services
03.2023 - 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.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
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.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
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.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
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.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Increased staff efficiency through effective delegation of tasks and proper utilization of resources.
Administered immunizations as needed for disease prevention in accordance with established guidelines.
Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining accurate patient records and scheduling appointments efficiently.
Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients and their families during clinic visits, providing compassionate care at all times.
Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Maintained comprehensive patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment plans, and progress reports.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions based on individual needs and physician orders.
Practiced vigilant medication management by adhering to dosing guidelines, verifying drug interactions, and monitoring adverse reactions.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence whenever possible.
Promoted a safe and healing environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the facility.
Improved patient experience by skillfully managing pain levels through timely administration of medications and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Ophthalmic Technician
Premier Retina Speacialists
01.2019 - 08.2021
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
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