Chelsea Martin
Meadow,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Lubbock Spine Institute, adept at medication administration and patient assessment. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and personalized care. Skilled in implementing treatment plans and ensuring safety, fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lubbock Spine Institut
Lubbock, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Lubbock, TX
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shannon Clinic Pediatrics
San Angelo, TX
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Medical Assistant
Shannon Clinic OBGYN
San Angelo, TX
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Howard College
San Angelo05-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Workflow coordination
- Treatment plan implementation
- Pediatric care
- Aseptic techniques
- Reporting and documentation
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient and family communication
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Family communication
- Home health care
- Medical office administration
- Pain management
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lubbock Spine Institut
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
09.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shannon Clinic Pediatrics
06.2022 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Shannon Clinic OBGYN
01.2019 - 06.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Howard College