Debra Ward
LVN
Kingsland,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LVN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Support needs of all patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. LVN-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking LVN position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN
Baylor Scott White
Marble Falls, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering [Type] tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LVN Charge Nurse
Hillview Nursing And Rehab
Goldthwaite, TX
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
LVN Charge Nurse
Goldthwaite Health And Rehab
Goldthwaite, TX
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Clinic LVN
Hamilton Health Care Clinic
Hamilton Texas, Texas
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful [Type] and [Type] initiatives.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering [Type] tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LVN
TDCJ Gatesville Units
Gatesville, TX
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX 12.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
First Aid/CPR
undefinedTimeline
Clinic LVN
Baylor Scott White
11.2020 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Hillview Nursing And Rehab
02.2017 - 11.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Goldthwaite Health And Rehab
04.2015 - 06.2017
Clinic LVN
Hamilton Health Care Clinic
04.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - LVN
Hill College
12.2005 - 12.2005
LVN
TDCJ Gatesville Units
01.2005 - 06.2007
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