Beverly Vaughan
Winterville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 8 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Skilled Nursing settings. I have 17 years of experience in healthcare, in total as I was a CNA for 9-10 years prior to becoming a LPN. I skillfully complete tasks and foster relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Nursing Agency
Winterville, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) for patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions daily.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center
Greenville, North Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) for patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions daily.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Trace Nursing and Rehab
Washington, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) for patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions daily.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC09-2016
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC06-2004
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Palliative Care
- Physical Assessment
- Samples collection
- Family Communication
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting incidents
- Medication Dispensing
- Tracking symptoms
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Home Health Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Immunization Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Regulatory Requirements
- ADL Assistance
- Writing reports
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
- I love playing B.I.N.G.O with some of my free time.
- I love being a mother. I own and operate my own homeschool.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Nursing Agency
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Trace Nursing and Rehab
01.2022 - Current
Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice
Craven Community College
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
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