Deana Hamson
Graduate Nurse
Summary
Graduate Nurse with over 20 years of experience as an LVN. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Urology Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic urological conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls and secured messaging from patients to provide basic assistance, medication renewals and triage medical concerns.
- Ordered lab specimens and interpreted results to diagnose/treat patients.
- Completed FMLA, Short term disability and Insurance paperwork in relation to procedures and treatments.
LVN Abdominal Transplant Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to provider.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls and secured messages from patients to provide basic assistance, interpretation of resulted lab results and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to provider, recording changes in medical records.
Independent Contractor
Evacusled, Inc.
Toronto , Canada
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Created and evaluated Safety Risk Assessments for diverse medical facilities regarding Emergency Medical Evacuation of patients.
- Trained staff on devices for medical evacuation of non-ambulatory patients in an emergency setting
LVN Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Temple , TX
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Management of the Safe Patient Handling Program, reducing staff injuries 63% for a medical facility.
- Responsible for the trial and purchasing of safe patient handling equipment for 2 hospitals and 8 clinics.
- Management of the Patient Falls Program, reducing patient falls and injuries by 55%.
- Investigated all work related injuries, completing reports to Department of Labor.
- Provided monthly reports to Executive Leadership.
- Completed facility's annual Bureau of Labor and Statistics Report.
- Facility trainer for fire safety, emergency preparedness, and decontamination.
- Organized and completed three Disaster Preparedness Conferences for Bell County.
- Assisted with three community wide emergency response drills with local hospitals and local military base.
LVN Primary Care Clinic Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Temple , TX
02.2009 - 10.2016
- Maintained clinic panel of 1700 patients
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to provider.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls and secured messaging from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to provider, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LVN Floor Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Temple , TX
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Cared for over 7 medical-surgical patients each shift with quality-driven support.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Preceptor to new staff and students.
LVN Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse/Cardiovascular Technologist
Metroplex Health Systems
Killeen, TX
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Explained test procedure and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern.
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
- Recognized testing abnormalities and identified need for more extensive scans of area to improve accuracy of test results.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
- Placed patient in correct examination position and made adjustments to facilitate accurate test results.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge of Cardiac monitoring and imaging tools to facilitate successful test outcomes.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
LVN Recovery Nurse
Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Hood , TX
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
LVN Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Scott And White Medical Center
Temple , TX
06.2001 - 09.2005
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
- Explained test procedure and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern.
- Recognized testing abnormalities and identified need for more extensive scans of area to improve accuracy of test results.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted on cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, heart pressure measurements, peripheral thrombus and plaque removal, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, and AVO closures.
- Maintained database for adverse outcomes with femoral closure devices.
- Completed chart reviews regarding classification and need for procedure following ACC guidelines.
LVN Floor Nurse
Scott And White Medical Center
Temple, TX
12.1997 - 06.2001
- Cared for over 6 patients each shift with quality-driven support.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission, daily care, and discharge.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered medications, controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Helped patients with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Preceptor to new staff and students.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Temple College
Temple, TXNo Degree - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX 12.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX 12.1997
Skills
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Oral Conditions
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Data Gathering
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Management
Timeline
LVN Urology Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
LVN Abdominal Transplant Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2021 - 12.2021
Independent Contractor
Evacusled, Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2021
LVN Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Department Of Veterans Affairs
10.2016 - 11.2018
LVN Primary Care Clinic Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2009 - 10.2016
LVN Floor Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2008 - 02.2009
LVN Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse/Cardiovascular Technologist
Metroplex Health Systems
05.2006 - 02.2008
LVN Recovery Nurse
Darnall Army Medical Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
LVN Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Scott And White Medical Center
06.2001 - 09.2005
LVN Floor Nurse
Scott And White Medical Center
12.1997 - 06.2001
No Degree - General Studies
Temple College
No Degree - General Studies
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Diploma - Nursing
Temple College
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