Accomplished LVN with a proven track record at Hewitt Nursing & Rehabilitation Wellness Center, excelling in patient care coordination and integrative medicine. Demonstrated ability to foster team collaboration and patient education, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Skilled in both wound care, infection control and conflict resolution, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Hewitt Nursing & Rehabilitation Wellness Center
10.2022 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to attending physician.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Brazos Of Waco
10.2017 - 10.2022
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
LVN
Waco Family Medicine-Women's Health Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
Work closely with physicians to perform examinations
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LVN
Providence Park
11.2016 - 10.2017
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestview Manor
01.2016 - 03.2016
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Unit Clerk
Providence Emergency Department
11.2011 - 01.2013
Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.