Audra Agho
542 Melody Meadow DR Rockwall,,TX
Summary
Seeking a position as a registered nurse at the ambulatory family medicine clinic with UT Southwestern medical center. Looking to implement clinical knowledge in pediatric and geriatric nursing. Great time management skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and eagerness to learn. Team-oriented mindset and focused on patient-centered care to deliver quality care and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
2024.05 - Current
- Promoted patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions, closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Documented clinical findings accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, ensuring seamless information exchange among healthcare providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support, guidance, and resources tailored to their specific needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pediatric health care services in a home setting.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Educated families on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their child''s health and wellbeing.
- Advanced positive patient experiences by consistently delivering friendly, empathetic service while addressing medical concerns efficiently.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with personalized, compassionate nursing care for pediatric patients.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain optimal patient health and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living
2020.05 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supervised a team of 12 caregivers, and 3 medication aides.
Caregiver/Medication Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
2017.05 - 2018.07
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Front End Manager
Albertsons
2005.09 - 2015.04
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.
- Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
- Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, reinforcing the company''s commitment to exceptional service standards.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Reduced wait times for customers by optimizing staff scheduling and improving employee productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements.
- Provided excellent customer service in all interactions, modeling desired behaviors for staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Set high-performance expectations for employees during daily huddles, emphasizing the importance of teamwork towards achieving shared goals.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover by cultivating a positive work environment and providing regular feedback and recognition.
- Scheduled personnel according to skill sets and coverage needs, and made adjustments to meet unexpected demands.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Richardson, TX02.2020
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
Newberg, OR06.2006
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Care Plan Development
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Writing reports
- Critical Thinking
- CPR/AED
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Certification
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse, license first obtained in May 2020.
- Student nurse, eligible for NCLEX RN in the state of Texas in December 2024
Certification
CPR certified through the American Heart Association. Valid through September 2025.
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
2024.05 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living
2020.05 - Current
Caregiver/Medication Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
2017.05 - 2018.07
Front End Manager
Albertsons
2005.09 - 2015.04
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse, license first obtained in May 2020.
- Student nurse, eligible for NCLEX RN in the state of Texas in December 2024
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