Deborah Soper
Longview,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and effective communication. Committed to providing quality care and enhancing patient education to improve health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Care Options For Kids
Tyler, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for children with diverse medical needs.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and support throughout treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to design individualized care plans.
- Coordinated care among healthcare professionals to ensure alignment with patients' individualized care plans.
- Educated families on health management and care procedures, enhancing their understanding and engagement in patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Supported staff training and onboarding for new nursing personnel.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Provided comprehensive hygiene care for patients, including bathing, grooming, and support for toileting needs.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards consistently.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PHC
Tyler, Texas
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted in routine medical procedures and documentation practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Supported staff training and onboarding for new nursing personnel.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Educated families on health management and care procedures.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Super Hero Kids
Tyler, Texas
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Educated families on health management and care procedures.
- Assisted in routine medical procedures and documentation practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Supported staff training and onboarding for new nursing personnel.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards consistently.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Epic
Tyler, Texas
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Executed basic medical procedures including catheterization, EKGs, and phlebotomy following protocols.
- Assisted in routine medical procedures and documentation practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards consistently.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- 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.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Supported staff training and onboarding for new nursing personnel.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient and family communication
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- HIPAA compliance
- Pediatric care
- Reporting and documentation
- Family communication
- Home health care
- Medication dispensing
Certification
- LVN 5/1998
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Care Options For Kids
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PHC
10.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Super Hero Kids
02.2019 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Epic
03.2016 - 02.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Angelina College