Arthur Timms
Tyler,Texas
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Gifted LVN with proven skills in working with RNs in clinical settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Certified in IV Therapy and Critical Care Course(@ Christus Mother Frances.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
The. Center @ Grande Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - Current
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Floor Nurse
Colonial Nursing & Rehab.
04.2019 - Current
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Of Tyler Skilled Nursing Home
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Education
Certificate of Completion - LVN Nursing
Tyler Junior College
1400 E. 5th St., Tyler Tx 7570108.1999
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
National Institute of Technology
3040 North Buckner Blvd, Dallas Tx 7522808.1987
High School Diploma -
John Tyler High School
Tyler, TX05.1983
Skills
- Conditions Reporting
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
- Staff Supervision
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Performance monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Documentation accuracy
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
The. Center @ Grande Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
The Heights Of Tyler Skilled Nursing Home
07.2020 - 10.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
Colonial Nursing & Rehab.
04.2019 - Current
Certificate of Completion - LVN Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
National Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
John Tyler High School
Accomplishments
Worked at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center(ICU), Landstuhl, Germany while deployed for 1 year during "Operation Enduring Freedom".
During my 28 year military career, I served as the First Seargent of The 94th Combat Support hospital for 2 years before retiring in 2017.
Deployed on Humanitarian Mission to Africa to train their military on how to effectively triage patients during "Mass Casualty Events"
Successfully completed the Critical Care Course @ Christus Mother Frances.
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