Dalles Gordon
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced nurse with strong background in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Brings focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and thorough clinical skills including wound care, patient assessments, and electronic health record management. Prepared to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation
Richmond, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and notifying healthcare team as necessary.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, enhancing team effectiveness and service quality.
- Provided critical assistance during medical emergencies, utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge to stabilize patients in crisis.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during the admissions process.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating adaptability in high-pressure situations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Houston Transitional Care
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient response effectively.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- High-Acuity Care: Preformed Tracheostomy care & suctioning, managed G-Tube/PEG tube, Initiating and managing IV therapy, (antibiotics ,TPN), Foley Catheterization, Changing cath dressing, Colostomy bag changing, Comprehensive Wound Care.
LVN HOSPICE PRN
Enhabit Hospice
Richmond, TX
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Educated families on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life options to enhance understanding and support.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes accurately to inform care decisions and improve outcomes.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and administering medications accordingly.
- Educated families on pain management techniques, enhancing their ability to support their loved ones.
- Supported grieving families through bereavement counseling services and educational resources on coping mechanisms.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Cresent of Sugarland
Sugar Land, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status effectively.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Conducted complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
Prerequisites To Nursing Program - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TXLicensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Insitute
Richardson, TX01-2019
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, CA06-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Delegation
- Resident care
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Conflict resolution
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Intravenous medications
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Attention to detail
- Wound care
Timeline
LVN HOSPICE PRN
Enhabit Hospice
06.2025 - 10.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Houston Transitional Care
08.2020 - 12.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
The Cresent of Sugarland
08.2019 - 08.2020
Prerequisites To Nursing Program - Nursing
El Centro College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Insitute
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School