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Christi Bounds

TX

Summary

Patient-focused, dedicated, and compassionate Nursing professional with 11+ years of experience, providing exceptional care for patients with many different types of diseases, injuries, post surgery, cognitive disease and deficits, along with and mental/behavioral health disorders and other health concerns. Diverse LPN in a variety of different settings and specialties. Ensures accurate, efficient, and individualized care by working with other healthcare providers to execute strategic plans. Team Leader who facilitates skills in training employees to reach organizational and patient related goals effectively. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, consistently receiving positive feedback from patients and colleagues. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of 15+ healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans for remote patients. Skilled at adapting to project constraints and resolving problems on my own. Able to work independently in a fast-paced office environment. Ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision. Able to follow instructions and achieve results quickly. Proficient in using telemedicine platforms such as Microsoft teams, Zoom, and Skype to conduct virtual patient consultations. Experienced with electronic health record systems, including Epic and Cerner, to document patient interactions and update medical records. Skilled in utilizing remote monitoring devices, such as blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters, to track patient vitals and provide timely interventions. Gifted LVN III with proven skills in working with RNs in various settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 2-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 11+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Charge Nurse

FleetNurse
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Led an interdisciplinary healthcare team across various locations, resulting in 30% improvement in patient outcomes
  • Implemented efficient record management systems, reducing inaccuracies by 20%
  • Offered teleservices to patients, helping reduce healthcare delivery time by 40%
  • Educated patients on necessary care procedures, leading to a 50% decrease in instances of patient complications
  • Performed patient assessments, leading to an 80% success rate in timely disease detection
  • Long term and rehabilitation, Assisted living, Memory care and transitional care settings
  • Prn/travel Medication administration via SQ, IM, Oral, inhalation, skin, rectal, vaginal, IV
  • Blood sugar checks
  • Vital sign checks and documentation
  • Correspondence with providers, family members and various outside facilities including pharmacy
  • Various EMR systems
  • Documentation
  • Overseen nursing staff and CNA's
  • Restocked supplies
  • Checked off on emergency cart
  • Suctioning and trach care
  • Monitoring IV's
  • Monitored I&O
  • Wound care and communication with wound care nurse.

Nurse Manager, LPN

Immanuel Lutheran Communities
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Nurse manager over the memory care unit and other units as needed
  • Administrative including MDS coordinator
  • Multiple meetings throughout the day
  • Conducted patient and family meetings addressing patients and family concerns, goals, POC, and any other concerns that need to be addressed by family and patient
  • Overseeing nurse staff and CNA's, ensuring that all adhere to a high standard of quality and safety
  • EMR and other software use
  • Infection control over employees and residents
  • Administering covid test, vaccines, tb tests to employees and patients
  • Direct and Indirect care of residents
  • Liaison with physicians, specialists, pharmacy and outside treatment facilities such as dialysis clinics, hospitals
  • Communication with various insurance companies including Medicare
  • Reviewed medical records
  • Provided customer service with insurance coverage to providers and patients
  • Prepared and submitted reports, census to management and insurance companies
  • Worked closely with all maintenance employees for any concerns that came about
  • Responsible for intake and discharge monitoring and CNA documentation
  • Delegated Nursing staff and CNA's duties at time and ensured and encouraged timely, proficient documentation and patient care
  • Communication on Microsoft Teams within the company and alerts regarding transfers, admits, discharges, complaints, activities, special events for residents and transfers outside of facility, Passing of a resident, census and any resident issues and change in condition.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
  • Managed 10+ nurse staff and nursing activities in 34-bed hospital/ facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.

LVN Pediatric Nurse

AVEANNA
05.2013 - 12.2021
  • Clinical Procedures: Venipuncture, Injections, Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Catheter Care
  • Medical Software: Electronic Medical Record (EMR), MEDITECH Software, eClinicalWorks, HealthCare First
  • Techniques: Infection Control, Patient Safety, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Assessment, Palliative Care
  • CPR Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Proficient), Patient and family education
  • Full assessment of Patients upon each and every arrival
  • Post OP care
  • Attended physician/specialist visits with patient and PCG
  • Experienced with LTV 1150 ventilator, Cpap, Trilogy etc
  • Trach care
  • Feeding tube care
  • Administered prescribed medication via PO, IM, GB, Rectal, SQ, Inhalation and skin route
  • Experienced with equipment such as a nebulizer machine, various ventilators, C-pap, Bipap, suction machines, Pulse and HR machines, oxygen tanks, compressors, daily shoe inserts, AFO's, hoyer lifts, bed rails, special beds, wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers, and humidifiers
  • Bowel Program for geriatrics and pediatrics
  • Assessing and monitoring vital signs
  • Cleared airways via suction machine
  • Worked with Hoyer lifts
  • Daily care of patient
  • Documentation with electronic software or paper
  • Educating patient or the primary care provider
  • Worked with Cerebral Palsy patients and other disabled patients of various health conditions including cognitive conditions or injury based
  • Continual monitoring of Vital Signs and any change in condition of patient
  • Cleaned all equipment and client area
  • Working with the DME company and communication with the patients doctors
  • Ordered supplies as mandated on POC
  • Documenting MARS, vent sheets, infection control, and doctors' orders
  • Experienced with various EMR and EHR software
  • Outstanding skill in Microsoft Office applications included Word Excel and Access
  • Strong familiarity with medical terminology and related computer applications
  • High abilities in maintaining professional and positive relationships with patients and medical staff
  • Sound skills in maintaining professional and positive relationships with patients, medical staff and Providers
  • Educator provider to PCG and patient
  • Trained new nurses with equipment, GB and GJ care, Trach/ Vent, Suction machine, AFO's, catheterization, TPN and GB feedings EMR documentation, knowledge of patients conditions, patient binder, MAR's documentation and patients personal binder with POC, providers
  • Cleaned Client area
  • Restocked supplies
  • Organized patients medical supply area
  • Cleaned all medical equipment
  • Received and gave report
  • Addressed any concerns to DON.

Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant

Wilson Lynch MD
05.1996 - 08.1999
  • Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Experience in managing medical office front desk operations
  • Sound skills in maintaining complete patient confidentiality
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Operated phone lines and documented and conveyed messages as required
  • Managed and distributed patient report forms and other documentation
  • Labeled all vials of allergens and kept up with the expiration dates
  • Reviewed appointment schedules and proved reminders to patients as needed
  • Ordered all supplies
  • Cleaned the office building and examine rooms in between each patient
  • Took vitals and updated medical conditions, current medications and any issues at hand.

Education

Certificate in Nursing - Nursing

LAMAR STATE PORT ARTHUR
Port Arthur, TX
12.2012

Associate's degree - Dental

LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Beaumont, TX
12.2011

No Degree - Dental Assisting

LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE
Orange, TX
12.2004

Skills

  • Proven efficient writing and documentation
  • Competency client's necessities and overall care
  • ICD-10
  • Assessed patient's condition with continual monitoring Clear Airways as needed and scheduled per POC
  • Infection control documentation and Togo bags Interaction with client's doctors and DME Companies
  • Management (3 years)
  • Epic
  • Typing
  • Home Care (7 years)
  • QuickBooks
  • Caregiving (8 years)
  • Medical terminology
  • Front desk
  • Empathetic passionate nurse
  • Medical records
  • Experience Administering Injections (7 years)
  • Customer service (5 years)
  • Administrative experience (5 years)
  • Trach care and ventilator nurse
  • Hoyer Lift (7 years)
  • Medical office management
  • Senior care
  • Clerical experience
  • Microsoft Access
  • Venipuncture
  • Nurse Management
  • Case management
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • HIPAA (10 years)
  • Care plans
  • CPR instructor
  • Laboratory Experience (Less than 1 year)
  • And compressors along with oxygen tanks
  • Feeding Tube care
  • Feeding pumps
  • Nebulizer machines, Ventilators, Suction machines
  • Bowel programs
  • Medication Administration per POC and within scope of practice
  • Cleaned all equipment and client area
  • ADLS
  • Medical Records (20years)
  • BLS/First Aid/AED
  • ACLS certified
  • Microsoft Office 15 years
  • Nurse management
  • Charge Nurse LVN
  • Hospital Experience (Less than 1 year)
  • Daily documentation of patient's condition q2hrs
  • EMR Systems 10 years
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Worked with various Vent machines
  • Medication administration
  • Sanitation/infection control
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Enjoy to see progress with patients
  • Ventilator sheet documentation
  • Vent trials
  • Familiar with MDS
  • Memory Care/Dementia
  • Supervising Experience (6 years)
  • Vital signs
  • Documentation review
  • Pediatrics
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Delegation Abilities
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical assessment
  • Infection control protocols
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care Plan Development
  • End of life care
  • Health Promotion
  • Geriatric Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Policy compliance
  • Surgical care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Home Health Care
  • Mental health care
  • Community health
  • Pediatric Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Charting
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Specimen Collection
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Patient Observation
  • Administrative Functions
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Inventory Assessment
  • Patient/family support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • In-Home Care
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Telehealth

Certification

  • BLS Instructor Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • LVN
  • BLS Certification
  • LPN
  • Driver's License
  • AED Certification
  • RN License
  • CNA
  • ACLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • PN, 04/2026, TX

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Nurse Manager, LPN

Immanuel Lutheran Communities
01.2022 - 05.2023

LVN Charge Nurse

FleetNurse
08.2020 - 01.2024

LVN Pediatric Nurse

AVEANNA
05.2013 - 12.2021

Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant

Wilson Lynch MD
05.1996 - 08.1999

Certificate in Nursing - Nursing

LAMAR STATE PORT ARTHUR

Associate's degree - Dental

LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

No Degree - Dental Assisting

LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE

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