Hardworking, compassionate and organized LVN with 5+ years experience in providing urgent/emergent care to patients of all ages. Eager to learn new skills and further education in a fast paced environment while maintaining the LVN scope of practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Urgent Care
Optum United Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Directs patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepares patient for examinations and other procedures. Assists in the transportation of patients and patient flow
Administer IVs and provides intravenous hydration as ordered by clinicians
Preforms blood withdraws as requested by Clinicians
Administer medications including controlled Narcotics to patients using intramuscular, subcutaneous and oral routes
Set up procedures such as Laceration repairs, pelvic examinations and Incision and drainages of abscesses for clinicians
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies
Applied various types of fiberglass splints as needed
Check medication inventory and order Urgent Care Department medications in a timely manner
Precept new Licensed Vocational Nurses as they were hired into the Urgent Care
Preformed EKG's and connecting patients to cardiac monitors
Inserted and removed indwelling catheters as instructed by Clinicians
Gathered patient chief complaint and patient information during intake
Used clean techniques to provide wound care and dressing applications
Preform Point of Care testing such as Strep tests, Flu Tets, Urinalysis, HCG, Hemoglobin and Blood Glucose tests.