CANDY HUGHES
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with a strong background in nursing care, equipped to excel in patient-focused roles. Exhibits exceptional clinical skills and communication abilities, fostering teamwork and adaptability within dynamic healthcare settings. Consistently delivers high-quality results, recognized for reliability and quick learning capabilities. Committed to utilizing proactive problem-solving and time management skills to enhance team success and support organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN- Orthopedic Office- Floor Nurse
Austin Regional Clinic Orthopedics
Austin, TX
06.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of care decisions.
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and home aftercare instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, clinic procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff and providers to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients per provider's instructions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering triage calls, completing insurance forms / short term disability forms and responding to Mychart messages.
LVN- Home Health- Field Nurse
Girling Healthcare / Kindred at Home
Austin, TX
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Assessed patient condition and provided documentation of medical condition.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, vital signs, weight and height.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Wound care and dressing changes per physicians orders.
- Patient education on diagnosis and management of diseases, medications and home safety.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort in home settings.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving patient safety and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Performed routine laboratory tests accurately and efficiently under the guidance of supervising physicians or registered nurses.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in home healthcare, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.
- Actively participated in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team, discussing patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LVN- Home Health- Field Nurse
Guardian Healthcare
Brownwood, TX
10.2006 - 11.2014
- Assessed patient condition and completed documentation of medical condition.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, vital signs, weight and height.
- Documented patient information obtained from interview.
- Patient education on diagnosis and management of diseases, medications and safety.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes per physicians orders.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered patient care in diverse settings, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among team members.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses entering the field, sharing best practices and offering guidance when needed.
LVN- Orthopedic Office- Floor Nurse
Strefling Orthopedic Surgery
Brownwood, TX
05.2001 - 10.2006
- Direct patient care in surgeons office and in the hospital post operative.
- Assisted surgeon in surgery using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
- Provided wound care, casting, splinting and braces.
- Performed staple and stitch removal.
- Prescription refills and new medications called into pharmacy as ordered by physician.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Organized clinical supplies inventory, reducing waste and ensuring adequate stock for essential items.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College
Brownwood, TX01.1991
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EPIC EMR software
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadline
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
LVN- Orthopedic Office- Floor Nurse
Austin Regional Clinic Orthopedics
06.2016 - Current
LVN- Home Health- Field Nurse
Girling Healthcare / Kindred at Home
12.2014 - 06.2016
LVN- Home Health- Field Nurse
Guardian Healthcare
10.2006 - 11.2014
LVN- Orthopedic Office- Floor Nurse
Strefling Orthopedic Surgery
05.2001 - 10.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College