Chelsea Legendre
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with diverse experience in healthcare, specializing in inpatient care and infusion therapy. Strong background in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Platinum Home Health Care
Dallas, Texas
06.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse home environments.
- Conducted regular health assessments to track patient progress and needs.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, and catheterization.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Initiated referrals to community resources to support patient needs. to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
Staff Nurse Med/Surg
Medical City Healthcare
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of medical-surgical patients
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented patient progress in electronic health records
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional needs, providing compassionate support and education
- Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- Responded promptly to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize patients' conditions
- Performed comprehensive assessments on admission and throughout the hospital stay, identifying changes in status or potential complications
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes
- Monitored post-operative patients for surgical site infections, respiratory distress, pain management, and other complications
- Coordinated discharge planning activities with social workers and case managers to ensure smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home or rehabilitation facilities
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds, providing updates on patient progress and advocating for necessary interventions or treatments as needed
- Educated patients and their families about disease processes, treatment options, medication administration techniques, self-care practices, and follow-up care plans upon discharge
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks based on acuity levels of assigned patients
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions performed
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols at all times
- Supported new staff members through preceptorship programs by providing guidance on policies/procedures
- Acted as a resource for colleagues on clinical issues, offering guidance and support.
- Operated various medical equipment, including IV pumps and monitors, ensuring proper functionality.
- Closely monitored fluid balance electrolyte levels blood transfusions etc. ensuring timely interventions
- Advocated for patients' rights, privacy, and dignity at all times
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control practices and promoting fall prevention strategies
- Provided nursing care to patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy or antibiotic therapy via a PICC line.
- Assisted in obtaining necessary supplies such as dressings, tubing sets, flushes required for PICC line maintenance.
- Provided guidance and support to family members regarding care needs associated with a PICC line procedure.
- Educated patients on the proper use of their PICC line device and taught them how to maintain it for optimal performance.
Independent Contractor
Clipboard Health
Fort Worth, TX
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Travels to different facilities in need of nursing staff. Duties include medication administration, iv antibiotic administration, G-tube feeds and medication admin., monitoring pt on ventilators, trach suctioning and care, blood glucose monitoring, electronic charting, and supervision of CNAs.
- Provided direct patient care to residents in a long-term care facility, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and maintaining accurate documentation
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patients' conditions, and reported any changes or concerns to the nursing team
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the facility
- Performed wound care management, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress
- Managed medical equipment and supplies inventory to ensure availability when needed
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance strategies and provided emotional support during difficult times
- Coordinated with physicians regarding resident's treatment plans
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including medical history
- Served as a liaison between patients/residents/families/physicians/nursing staff/administration
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic health record systems for documentation purposes
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as falls or sudden changes in condition
- Instituted effective pain management techniques resulting in improved quality of life for residents
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality of patient information
Clinic Manager
IV Bars Corporate
Addison, TX
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of clinic staff
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care delivery
- Maintained accurate records of patient appointments, treatments, and medical histories
- Managed inventory levels and ordering of medical supplies to ensure adequate stock at all times
- Led regular staff meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and foster teamwork
- Developed relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing for medical equipment and supplies
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality
- Created employee schedules that optimized staffing levels based on patient demand patterns
- Conducted regular audits to monitor billing accuracy and identify areas for improvement
- Coordinated outreach programs aimed at increasing community awareness about available services
- Analyzed financial reports regularly to identify opportunities for cost reduction or revenue growth
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for clinical management
- Served as liaison between clinic administration, medical staff, patients, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing a diverse team of healthcare professionals
Head Infusion Nurse
Alive IV Therapy
Dallas, TX
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Head Infusion Nurse. Provides concierge IV infusions throughout the metroplex. Administers IV fluids and vitamins & minerals based on the assessment of the patient needs in the comfort of their own home or office.
- Alive IV then merged with IV bars.
Head IV Nurse
Restore Cryotherapy
Plano, TX
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Head nurse of IV infusion portion of Clinic. Order all medical supplies needed.
- Electronically Chart and record health history.
- Mix Vitamin and mineral IV infusion bags based on assessment of patient's needs.
Field nurse
Angels of care
Dallas, TX
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Private duty pediatric home health.
LVN
Odessa regional medical center
Odessa, TX
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Perform daily tasks in neonatal intensive care. Such as: changing IV lines, administering medication, continuous vital monitoring, assessments, discharge teaching, and electronic charting and ordering.
LVN
Midland plastic surgery, Dr. Stephanie Beidler
Midland, TX
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted Dr. Beidler with in office procedures such as injections.
- Saw patients Pre-operatively and post-operatively, assisted with in office surgeries, operated cool sculpting machine.
- Electronic charting, etc.
- Left position due to MD moving to another city.
Receptionist
Midland YMCA
Midland, TX
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Served as liaison between customers, gym personnel and various departments.
- Worked through Nursing school answering phones, selling membership, and inputting data into the computer.
CNA
Kissito Health Care
Midland, TX
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted residents in ADL's, recorded intake and output in patient's charts, assisted nurse with wound care.
Education
Nursing - Associate
Midland College
01-2013
Skills
- Nursing
- Home health care
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- IV therapy skills
- Post-op care
- Postoperative care
- Perioperative care
- Patient engagement
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy
- Blood sampling
- IV infusion
- IV insertion
- Injection administration
- Catheterization
- Catheter care
- Monitoring patients
- Vital signs
- EMR Systems
- Clinical documentation
- Document review
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Schedule Management
- Collaboration skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Health education
- Laboratory Professional experience
- Plastic surgery
- OR experience
- Home care coordination
- Home health care care
- Experience
- Achieving sales targets
- Zoom
- CNA
- LPN
- LVN
- CPR
- Geriatric care
- Hospital experience
- Front Desk
- Time Management
- Time Management
- Effective communication
- Geriatric care
- Postoperative care
- Collaboration skills
- Monitoring patients
- Home health care care
- Catheter care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- Driver's License
- PN, 12/26, TX
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Additional Information
US for any employer, Injection Administration, Vital Signs, TPN and central lines, IV insertion and administration, Ventilator experience, G/GJ button experience
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Platinum Home Health Care
06.2026 - Current
Staff Nurse Med/Surg
Medical City Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Clipboard Health
06.2022 - 01.2023
Clinic Manager
IV Bars Corporate
09.2019 - 08.2020
Head Infusion Nurse
Alive IV Therapy
06.2018 - 09.2019
Head IV Nurse
Restore Cryotherapy
03.2016 - 05.2018
Field nurse
Angels of care
11.2014 - 03.2016
LVN
Odessa regional medical center
06.2014 - 04.2015
LVN
Midland plastic surgery, Dr. Stephanie Beidler
06.2013 - 06.2014
Receptionist
Midland YMCA
12.2011 - 05.2013
CNA
Kissito Health Care
01.2011 - 12.2011
Nursing - Associate
Midland College