DaeTauzjha Limbrick
Jasper,TX
Summary
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor Hospice
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LVN Charge Nurse
Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, changing dressings, and monitoring progress.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans, treatments administered, and changes in condition.
- Documented all observations related to the patient's health status in medical charts for review by a physician or other healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that optimal quality of care was provided to patients.
- Recognized abnormal vital signs and symptoms and reported them immediately to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered prescribed medications according to approved nursing techniques.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Certified Nurse Aide
Harbor Hospice
11.2020 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Certified Nurse Aide
Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Education
Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TXVocational Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX12.2022
High School Diploma -
Jasper High School
Jasper, TX06.2018
Skills
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Workflow Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Medication Dispensing
- Vital Signs
- Caring for Wounds
- Outpatient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Counting Narcotics
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harbor Hospice
07.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Harbor Hospice
11.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 04.2020
Nursing
Angelina College
Vocational Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
High School Diploma -
Jasper High School