Athena Berg
Jacksonville,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 19 years of healthcare experience in psychiatric, correctional, urgent care, general surgery and specialty clinics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN- Psychiatric Nurse
Rusk State Hospital- Texas Health & Human Services
04.2023 - Current
- Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administer medications accurately and in a timely manner, provide wound care and treatments as ordered.
- Assess patients regularly, identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
LVN- Psychiatric Nurse- Rusk State Hospital
24 Hour Agency Nurse
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored patients regularly, identifying any changes in behavior or mood and addressing concerns promptly.
- Administered medications, treatments, and wound care to patients.
- Discussed useful coping methods to help with anxiety and depression.
LVN- Correctional Nurse
The Geo Group- Federal Private Prison
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Treated variety of illnesses including upper respiratory infections, COVID-19, flu, GI disorders.
- Administered medications, EKG's, provided wound care and monitored blood glucose.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to inmates.
- Complied with security regulations and administered care in safest possible environment.
LVN- Correctional Nurse
Wellpath Care
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medications, treatments and wound care.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from stab wounds, cardiac arrest, suicide attempts and other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Collected blood, and other specimens and prepared for lab testing.
LVN- Neurology Clinic
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed urgent incoming calls and consulted with medical providers.
- Responsible for medication refills and prior authorizations.
- Educated patients and families on neurologic diagnosis and disease process.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing- GPA 3.76 -
Central Community College
Kearney, NE08.2005
Timeline
LVN- Psychiatric Nurse
Rusk State Hospital- Texas Health & Human Services
04.2023 - Current
LVN- Psychiatric Nurse- Rusk State Hospital
24 Hour Agency Nurse
12.2022 - 04.2023
LVN- Correctional Nurse
The Geo Group- Federal Private Prison
04.2020 - 12.2022
LVN- Correctional Nurse
Wellpath Care
02.2019 - 03.2020
LVN- Neurology Clinic
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nursing- GPA 3.76 -
Central Community College
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