Debora arthur
JONESBORO,AR
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse and charge nurse with long-term care, mental health, and admissions experience. Handles medication administration, wound care, resident assessments, electronic documentation, and family communication while supporting CNAs and maintaining safety and regulatory standards. Background also includes staff training and office coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Jonesboro, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Admitted residents to Medicare hall and long-term care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Supervised certified nursing assistants in delivering direct care to residents, enhancing quality of life and care standards. . Administered medications and performed treatments, monitoring resident responses to ensure optimal health outcomes. assessed resident health status and provided treatment. documentation on point of care.
- Supervised bedside care on St. Elizabeth Healthcare inpatient units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout shifts.
- Completed nursing assessments and documented findings in electronic records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lakeside Nursing Center
Lake City, Arkansas
02.2024 - 11.2026
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to registered nurse and providers
- Documented assessments, medications, and care updates in electronic health records
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate clinical handoffs
- Maintained infection control, safety, and regulatory standards across patient care areas
- Communicated with families and interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination
- Responded to emergencies with urgency and efficiency.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lakeside Nursing Center
Lake City, Arkansas
02.2024 - 11.2026
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the registered nurse and providers
- Documented assessments, medications, and care updates in electronic health records, supporting continuity of care
- Maintained infection control and safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance across patient care areas
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly with immediate action.
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate clinical handoffs
- Communicated with families and interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination
Office Manager
Focus, Inc
Jonesboro, AR
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Processed attendance and meal reports accurately.
- 3. updated consumer files to ensure accurate and current records
- 2. established new files and completed intake paperwork for new clients
- Answered telephone calls in a professional manner.
- 5. transmit all necessary correspondence and reports to the appropriate staff person
- 6. kee records coordinator informed of upcoming evaluations, deficiencies in records and other important issues regarding consumers
- 7. maintained orderly filing system to support efficient access to information
- 8. keep office in an orderly condition
- Demonstrated courtesy and helpfulness to staff, consumers, and visitors.
- Held meetings for intake, annual reviews, and quarterly reports.
- 12. Be able to clearly communicate the goals of Focus, Inc. to community Members
- 13.comply with all statutory requirements
- 14 maintain confidentiality
- Performed additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
LVN Charge Nurse
archer city nursing center
Archer City, TX
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered Intravenous Fluids And Medications.
- Monitored patients' Condition And Reported Remarkable Changes To Handling Physician.
- Performed evaluations and assessments for in-patients to identify and address their healthcare needs.
- Monitored patients' physical condition and vital signs regularly to ensure stability.
- Performed wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and prevent infection.
- Carried Out Interventions, Including Catheterization, Suctioning.
- Developed nursing care plans.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and families in adopting lifestyle changes to support recovery.
- Administered vaccines and educated patients during medical missions to enhance community health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Electra
Electra
09.2002 - 02.2015
- Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill patients in high-acuity environment, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Administered Intravenous Fluids And Medications.
- Carried Out Interventions, Including Catheterization, Suctioning.
- Performed wound care treatments for patients to promote healing.
- Assessed Patients By Obtaining Vital Signs.
- Monitored patients' physical condition and vital signs to assess health status.
- Monitored patients' Condition And Reported Remarkable Changes To Handling Physician.
- Developed nursing care plans.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and families in lifestyle changes to support recovery and improve health outcomes.
- Administered vaccines and educated patients during medical missions to enhance community health.
Lvn
Electra
Electra, TX
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported significant changes to physician for timely intervention.
- Assessed patients' physical condition and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Administered Intravenous Fluids And Medications.
- Performed catheterization and suctioning interventions to support patient recovery.
- Supported patients with daily activities and personal care tasks to enhance their comfort and well-being.
Mental Health LVN
North Texas State Hospital
Vernon, Texas
09.2002 - 07.2012
- Provided mental health assessments and evaluations to clients in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and documented responses in patient records.
- Administered medication management services including prescription refills and dosage adjustments.
- Monitored North Texas State Hospital mental health patients for behavior changes.
- Supported treatment plans during group and individual care activities.
- Maintained safety during crisis interventions and patient observation.
- Recorded assessments and progress notes in medical charts.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation.
- Communicated effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, case managers.
- Adhered to regulatory standards set by the state board of nursing while providing care to patients.
Lvn
Electra
Electra, TX
09.2002 - 09.2010
- Assessed patients' physical conditions and monitored vital signs to identify health issues and ensure timely interventions.
- Administered vaccines and educated patients on health practices to enhance community wellness during medical missions.
- Performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Provided medications to patients following prescribed treatment plans.
Education
High school diploma or GED - hair, skin and nails industry (cosmotology)
ITS Academy of Hair
Wichita Falls, TX01-2015
Licensed Vocational - Nursing (Vocational)
Vermpm Junior College
Vernon, TX09-1985
High School Diploma -
Monette High School
Monette, AR05-1977
High school diploma - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TXSkills
- Medication management
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR
- Basic life support
- Vital signs
- Care plans
- Catheterization
- Injection administration
- Tube feeding
- Geriatrics
- EHR management
- EMR systems
- Medical terminology
- Quality as Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Patient records
- ICD coding
- Medical coding
- HIPAA
- Achieving HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Office management
- Front desk
- Supervising experience
- Long term care experience
- Long-Term acute care
- Autism experience
- Intake
- Documentation review
- Technical Proficiency
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Office software software
- ICD coding
- Databases
- Windows
- Work well with teams
- Organizational skills
- Problem Solver
- Decision Making
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptable
- Able to perform with minimal supervision
- Active listener
- Ability to accept and learn from criticism
- Able to perform with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to accept and learn from criticism
- Adaptable
- Active listener
- Decision Making
- Infection control
Personal Information
- Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Driving License: CDL
- Availability: Willing to relocate to: Jonesboro, AR
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- PN
- Expires: January 2023
- State: AR
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- LVN
- Certified Medical Assistant
- RN License
- LPN
- August 2022 to January 2027
- January 2024 to January 2026
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Medical License
- CDL
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lakeside Nursing Center
02.2024 - 11.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Lakeside Nursing Center
02.2024 - 11.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Focus, Inc
04.2018 - 07.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
archer city nursing center
03.2015 - 10.2015
Lvn
Electra
07.2013 - 09.2014
Mental Health LVN
North Texas State Hospital
09.2002 - 07.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Electra
09.2002 - 02.2015
Lvn
Electra
09.2002 - 09.2010
High school diploma or GED - hair, skin and nails industry (cosmotology)
ITS Academy of Hair
Licensed Vocational - Nursing (Vocational)
Vermpm Junior College
High School Diploma -
Monette High School
High school diploma - Nursing
Vernon College