Benecia V Young
Houston,TX
Summary
To continue my career with an organization that will utilize my 28 years of management, supervision, and administrative experience to benefit mutual growth and success. Manage patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN at CRRC
Michael E . Debakey V.A Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked with social workers, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- of documentation in the medical record system.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications when necessary under the direction of a physician
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
License Practicing Nurse
Micheal E Debakey V.A Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2003 - Current
- Manage and coordinated care of veterans which encompasses performance and skill in the following area: Pre-Op Surgical Care, Post-Operative Care, Wound Care, and Geriatric
- Coordinate appointments within the department
- Create the monthly call schedule for faculty and trainees
- Managed pharmacy maintenances for institutional compliance
- Configure rotations, block schedules and duty hours using innovations software
- Assist with metrics in collaboration with entities outside of my unit/department
- Initiate and manage multiple education agreements via Total Contract Manager (TCM) for outside institutions requesting rotations within the department
- Department liaison between internal and external clients
- Duties included the accountability for the management and provision of patient care in my assigned area
- Assessed patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology
- Administered medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
- Documented care according to established standards
- Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services
- Worked closely with Social Work in the role of a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights
License Practicing Nurse
Veterans Administration
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Reassigned to Veterans Health Administration Rehabilitation and Extended Are Unit
- Wound Care with Wound Vac, Trach Care
- Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services
- Worked closely with the Social Work in the role of a patient and family advocate educating patients
- Administered vaccines to patients of several statewide organizations
- Coordinate, evaluate and follow patient progress
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice provides to assure appropriate patient care
- Screen patients for care eligibility through personal interviews and/or medical record review
- Perform specific duties under the direct supervisor as needed or appropriate
- Screen patients for and report adverse events
License Practicing Nurse
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Administered medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
- Documented care according to established standards
- Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services
- Worked closely with the Social Work in the role of a patient and family advocate educating patients
- Administered vaccines to patients of several statewide organizations
License Practicing Nurse
Angel home health
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked with patients in their home teaching medication, wound care
- Documented care according to established standards
License Practicing Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.1992 - 05.2001
- Worked and in dialysis, Telemetry, Medical psychosis
- Managed the physician's clinical schedule via institutional database
- Reviewed all clinical effort and coverage needs
- Assisted with the onboarding of new personnel in work unit
- Managed Medical Surgery Pre-Op and Post Op patients' care
- Department liaison between internal and external clients
- Duties included the accountability for the management and provision of patient care in my assigned area
- Assessed patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology
- Administered medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies
- Documented care according to established standards
- Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services
- Worked closely with the Social Work in the role of a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights
- Worked closely with Pharmacists in Pharmacology Preventive and Evasive
- Administered vaccines to patients of several statewide organizations
Education
LVN Courses -
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas01.1995
Skills
- Wound Care
- Narcotic Counts
- Patient Scheduling
- Total Contract Manager
- IV
- New Innovations
- Wound Maintenance
- Staff Maintenance
- 10-Key and Data Entry
- PDF and Excel document creation
- Management Exp
- Human Resource Exp
- Microsoft App's
- Behavioral health support
- Elderly care
- Diagnostic testing
- Feeding tube assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Patient intake
- Patient observation
- Nursing care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Bedside manner
- Postoperative care
- Wound care
- Diabetes management
- Oxygen therapy
- Charting and documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- IV therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
Educationcertifications
Houston Community College, LVN Courses, 01/01/95, Houston, TX
Skillsexpertise
- Wound Care
- Narcotic Counts
- Patient Scheduling
- Total Contract Manager
- IV
- New Innovations
- Wound Maintenance
- Staff Maintenance
- 10-Key and Data Entry
- PDF and Excel document creation
- Management Exp
- Human Resource Exp
- Microsoft App's
Timeline
LVN at CRRC
Michael E . Debakey V.A Hospital
02.2022 - Current
License Practicing Nurse
Veterans Administration
07.2019 - 10.2019
License Practicing Nurse
Micheal E Debakey V.A Hospital
02.2003 - Current
License Practicing Nurse
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
01.2001 - 01.2003
License Practicing Nurse
Angel home health
01.2001 - 01.2003
License Practicing Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.1992 - 05.2001
LVN Courses -
Houston Community College
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