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Candice Stafford-Jones, LVN

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessments, triage and developing plan of care. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic LVN

CVS Minute Clinic
07.2020 - Current
  • Injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Trained new employees.

LVN Charge Nurse

Diversicare
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise

Education

Vocational - Nursing

Brightwood College
San Antonio
11.2018

Skills

  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Quality Assessments
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Acute and Chronic Health Issues
  • Patient Charting
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Interviews
  • Intake Assessment
  • Clinic Scheduling
  • Patient Education
  • Information Compiling and Auditing
  • Medical Terminology

Timeline

Clinic LVN

CVS Minute Clinic
07.2020 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Diversicare
10.2019 - 01.2021

Vocational - Nursing

Brightwood College

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