Christean Bush
Harleton,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented LVN with 26 years of combined experience in patient care, staffing, central supply, MDS nursing , Rehab nursing and some home health experience.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Nurse
Summer Meadows
Longview, Texas
12.2003 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Administered medications to 25 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Staff Nurse
Summer Meadows
Longview, TX
12.2003 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Supply Clerk
Summer Meadows
Longview, Texas
12.2003 - Current
- Organized and maintained stock records and invoices.
- Analyzed and adjusted inconsistencies in automated supply accounting system.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
No Degree - LVN To RN
Jacksonville College
Jacksonville, TXCertificate of Completion - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vernon Regional Junior College
Whichita Falls Texas08.1996
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Staffing Requirements
- Assessing Residents
- Treatment Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
Certification
Rug certification
IV certified
Current CPR
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Summer Meadows
12.2003 - Current
Staff Nurse
Summer Meadows
12.2003 - Current
Supply Clerk
Summer Meadows
12.2003 - Current
No Degree - LVN To RN
Jacksonville College
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vernon Regional Junior College
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