Delores Davis
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals various settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/LVN Floor Nurse
Shiftkey
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
RN/Student
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Devoted time outside of class to do homework, labs or class preparation.
- Attended classes and lectures to procure and absorb materials from handouts, textbooks or in-class presentations.
- Built positive relationships with professors and assisted with research and innovation.
- Used student resources and asked professors, assistants, dean and other leaders for support.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
LVN
Clearfork Academy
Cleburne, TX
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LVN
Texas Home Health Care
Waco, TX
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Fort Worth, TX
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
RN/Private Duty LVN
CDS In Texas
San Antonio, TX
03/18/18 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided treatments such as wound care, injections, medication administration and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
Insurance Agent
Day Insurance Agency
Cleburne, TX
09.2002 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
- Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
- Conducted research to identify competitive rates and benefits offered by other providers.
- Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
- Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while selling insurance products.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO10.2023
LVN Certificate - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX10.2019
Skills
- Wound Care, Wound Vac Changes
- Clinical Documentation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- IV setup
- Home Health Care
- Licensed RN
- Licensed LVN
- Epic EHR Management
- Discharge Planning
- Chart updating
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Collecting vitals
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Home visits
- Medication and IV administration
- HCHB Software
- Cerner Software
Timeline
RN/LVN Floor Nurse
Shiftkey
03.2023 - Current
RN/Student
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
LVN
Clearfork Academy
05.2022 - 03.2023
LVN
Texas Home Health Care
09.2021 - 02.2022
LVN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
12.2019 - 09.2021
Insurance Agent
Day Insurance Agency
09.2002 - 12.2017
RN/Private Duty LVN
CDS In Texas
03/18/18 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
LVN Certificate - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute