Bonnie Gardner
Nocona,TX
Summary
Proactive Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience improving patient outcomes through medication administration, wound care, and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in clinical documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong technical abilities and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Texas Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Health Education
- Patient relationship building
- ADL Assistance
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Palliative Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Anatomy knowledge
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Medical Records Management
- Writing reports
- Pediatric Care
- Physiology Understanding
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
- Responsible and Dependable
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Intravenous Medications
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Observation
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Procedure Explanation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- ICD-10
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 2009-current
- Certifications: BLS/ACLS/CPR/AED-current and up to date
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveQuote
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Texas Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
North Central Texas College
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 2009-current
- Certifications: BLS/ACLS/CPR/AED-current and up to date
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