Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with 26 years of experience in family medicine and patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse Supervisor
Austin Regional Clinic/ Covenant Management
10.2004 - Current
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.