Brendalyn Davidson
Houston,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse currently seeking an established LVN position and job opportunity. Offers outcome-based nursing care under supervision of LVN or RN and observes ,reports patient response and progress to interventions. Working knowledge of nursing fundamentals, medical clinics and acute care or long term healthcare environments to demonstrate skills necessary to care for patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team to achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Cypress, TX
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved overall patient outcomes through active participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Charge Nurse.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Correlated relationship between health and nutrition in planning and implementing patient care.
- Incorporated leadership skills by managing group of patients and directing members of health care team within scope of practice.
- Functioned with accountability as defined in Vocational Nursing Practice Act to perform technical and manual skilled services under clinical direction of licensed physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted in learning process by teaching patients to achieve and promote optimal health maintenance and wellness.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns Charge Nurse.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nursing GPA 3.6
Texas Health School
Houston, TX08-2023
Skills
- Treatment Options
- Ng Tube
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Insulin Injections
- Nursing Standards
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Tracheostomy Care
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)- Expires 11/2027
- Licensed Vocational Nurse(License # 1131264)-Expires 10/2026
- 1 year's experience with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris Health System
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
09.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Vocational Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nursing GPA 3.6
Texas Health School