Desirae Vaughn
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sonida Senior Living
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anthology of Mayfield Heights
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff and physicians promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and improve outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding health management.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records following regulatory standards and best practices.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality care standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Fountains Assisted Living
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance patient care quality.
- Coordinated staff training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient outcomes and initiated quality improvement projects accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for team development.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff, administration, and healthcare providers to improve operational efficiency.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Nursing Home
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans tailored to residents' individual needs.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Hondros School of Nursing
Independence, OH12-2016
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
Cleveland, OH06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sonida Senior Living
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anthology of Mayfield Heights
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Fountains Assisted Living
01.2018 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Nursing Home
03.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Hondros School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
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