Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Clinic LVN
UT Health East Texas Pediatricians
02.2022 - 10.2023
Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
Ensured patient satisfaction through compassionate and attentive nursing care.
Promoted infection control practices within the clinic setting, leading to a decrease in communicable illnesses among staff and patients alike.
Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
Improved overall team performance metrics in the clinic by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for vital signs, documentation accuracy, and medication administration timeliness.
Supported effective disease prevention efforts through routine immunization administration and patient education regarding vaccine schedules.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Clinic LVN
UT Health Gastroenterology
08.2021 - 02.2022
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.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Improved overall patient outcomes through active participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Decreased emergency room visits by triaging incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance afterhours.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
Participated actively in continuous professional development opportunities offered within the clinic network to stay up-to-date on industry best practices related to LVN responsibilities specifically.
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
LVN Floor Nurse
UT Health East Texas Emergency Room
08.2020 - 08.2021
Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2011 - 08.2021
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
LVN Floor Nurse
ETMC
10.2003 - 01.2009
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on [Type] floor.
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.