Knowledgeable Licensed Vocational Nurse with a solid background in patient care and support, ensuring optimal comfort and safety for all individuals. Assisted in medical procedures and delivered essential patient education through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Managed patient records accurately while addressing professional challenges in fast-paced emergency and trauma environments.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Methodist Mansfield ER
Mansfield, TX
05.2025 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care in emergency settings.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management, promoting awareness of conditions and treatments.
Assisted in triaging incoming patients, prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and hospital policies, enhancing team efficiency.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospitals IP
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2024 - 01.2026
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assisted in emergency and routine paging situations to assess needs and deliver timely care.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care/discharge planning.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided wound care, administered treatments, and supported procedures to enhance patient recovery.
Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease management to empower self-care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Grand Prairie ISD
Grand Prairie, TX
04.2024 - 02.2025
Administer medications with proper physician orders
Documented student data, vital signs, and health history to support comprehensive health assessments.
Provided school-based care to children and adolescents, addressing health needs and promoting well-being.
Tracked and documented patient vaccinations to ensure compliance with state requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital ER
Columbus, OH
07.2024 - 02.2024
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Provided wound care, administered treatments, and assisted with procedures to support patient recovery and comfort.
Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care/discharge planning.
Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs.
Facilitated admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to streamline patient flow and access to care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medical City Arlington ER
Arlington, TX
06.2022 - 07.2023
Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations to support effective patient treatment.
Cleaned and dressed wounds to promote healing and prevent infection., provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dublin Methodist Hospital, Observation
Dublin, OH
10.2021 - 06.2022
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and self-management strategies to enhance understanding and improve outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare and social service teams to address patients' needs through targeted interventions and comprehensive care/discharge planning.
Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to assess needs and deliver timely care.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Gastroenterology Group
Columbus, OH
07.2019 - 12.2021
Obtained vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients, ensuring timely and effective patient management.
Performed diagnostic tests including FibroScan, Esophageal Manometry, and colorectal testing; verified patient history to confirm conditions and medication accuracy.
Documented patient information to support care plans and ensure accurate treatment outcomes.
Organized procedure equipment and supplies to facilitate smooth operations., provided patient intake, and after procedure recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital Cardiac
Columbus, OH
03.2020 - 04.2021
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care/discharge planning.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies to promote health and recovery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Facilitated admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless patient experiences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
03.2015 - 07.2019
Providing age appropriate care and service to pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults under the direction of a RN, and licensed medical provider in an Ambulatory setting.
Providing age-appropriate care and service to pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults under the direction of a RN, and licensed medical provider in an Ambulatory setting.
Collected lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results for accurate patient diagnosis.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare and social service teams to implement effective interventions and care plans for patients.
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.
Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff to enhance treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
03.2017 - 08.2018
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery, under the direction of a licensed medical professional.
Administered and documented patient vaccinations, ensuring compliance with state requirements.
Documented patient information to address problems and expected outcomes, ensuring continuity of care.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements, cleaning and disinfecting instruments to minimize infection risk for staff and patients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Reception Center
Columbus, OH
12.2011 - 11.2014
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Assisted in emergency procedures, effectively collaborating with nursing staff and physicians for timely interventions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
Education
High School Diploma - With focus on college preparatory courses
Independence High School
Columbus, OH
06-1999
Diploma Of Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Adult & Community Education School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH
09-2012
Skills
Medication administration
IV therapy certification
Wound care
Vital signs monitoring
Medication management
Chronic disease management
Infection control
Emergency response
Reporting and documentation
EMR / EHR
Patient education
HIPAA compliance
Certification
[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Methodist Mansfield ER
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital ER
07.2024 - 02.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospitals IP
06.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Grand Prairie ISD
04.2024 - 02.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medical City Arlington ER
06.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dublin Methodist Hospital, Observation
10.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital Cardiac
03.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Gastroenterology Group
07.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Ohio State University
03.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Reception Center
12.2011 - 11.2014
Diploma Of Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Adult & Community Education School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma - With focus on college preparatory courses