Deborah Vann
Dillon, SC
Summary
Professional nurse with over a decade of clinical experience, adept at providing high-quality patient care in medical office settings. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Dillon Internal Medicine
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assisted & Independent Living Supervisor
SCBMA
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Provided patients and patrons with information on various immunizations including flu, DPaT and HPV vaccines.
- Supervise staff on a daily basis and oversee daily operations of my department.
- Coordinate patient plan of care with the residents and their families.
- Take call for staffing issues and patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide the most effective medical advice.
LPN Office Nurse
Pee Dee Health Care
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatment.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones.
- Collaborated with M.D. on evaluation of care plan, outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Liscensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08-2012
Skills
- Immunization and medication administration
- Collecting and documenting vitals
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Leadership qualities
- Sanitation standards
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Certification
CPR/AED
Voted "Best Nurse" by Dillon County in 2024
Voted and awarded "Best Nurse" in 2024 by the community, fellow coworkers, and patients through the Dillon Herald's Best of the Best Awards
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Dillon Internal Medicine
03.2020 - Current
Assisted & Independent Living Supervisor
SCBMA
10.2013 - 03.2020
LPN Office Nurse
Pee Dee Health Care
09.2012 - 10.2013
Liscensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
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