Channon L Keys
KATY,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Parallon Workforce Solutions and HCA Healthcare, as well as post-acute rehabilitation clinical settings. Skilled in wound care and diabetes management. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Experienced with patient care, medical procedures, and support. Utilizes effective communication to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute MedicalLLC
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on post-acute care procedures and self-management techniques.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections effectively.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parallon Workforce Solutions/HCA Healthcare
07.2011 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, contributing to timely interventions and enhanced patient care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, promoting patient-centered approaches tailored to specific health needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, improving adherence to treatment regimens and overall wellness.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions based on individual needs and physician orders.
- Proactively identified potential complications or risks inpatient conditions through continuous monitoring, enabling timely intervention from healthcare providers when needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NEVocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE03.1990
Skills
- Wound care
- Telemetry
- Trach/Ventilator care
- BLS/ACLS
- Meditech, Wellsky EMR software
- IV certification
- Diabetes management
- Rehab/Specialty care
Certification
IV certification, ACLS, CPI (Crisis Prevention)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute MedicalLLC
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2017 - 10.2021
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parallon Workforce Solutions/HCA Healthcare
07.2011 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Southeast Community College