Augure Thomas
Victorville
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with expertise in patient education, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment plan implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ActivCare Laguna Hills
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
Program Nurse
Community Research Foundation-Halcyon
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to develop individualized care plans for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client-centered care delivery.
- Educated clients and families on self-management of chronic conditions and medication adherence.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on observed outcomes and feedback.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on best practices in mental health support techniques.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance compliance with regulatory standards and improve efficiency.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and treatment effectiveness.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
High Desert Hospice
05.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Specimen Collecter
San Bernardino County Department Of Public Health
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Collected biological specimens following established protocols to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Maintained meticulous records of specimen handling and processing for compliance audits.
- Trained new staff on proper collection techniques and laboratory safety procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate efficient specimen collection schedules.
- Implemented best practices for specimen labeling to minimize errors in processing and reporting.
- Assisted in developing training materials aimed at improving efficiency in specimen collection processes.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CA11-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition support
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medical examination
- Workflow coordination
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Healthcare software proficiency
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ActivCare Laguna Hills
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
High Desert Hospice
05.2021 - 08.2023
Program Nurse
Community Research Foundation-Halcyon
09.2020 - 04.2024
Specimen Collecter
San Bernardino County Department Of Public Health
06.2020 - 04.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
American Career College