DONNA GILBERT-DEARMAN
Southern Health Partners
Carthage,TX
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced LVN Charge Nurse with 29 years in patient assessments, care planning, and clinical care in diverse settings, including acute and hospice. Expertise in HIPAA compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation. Focused on developing individualized care plans that ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
4 Years 1 Month- Acted as the sole nurse on-site for a correctional facility housing 80+ inmates and managed all clinical operations independently.
- Assisted physicians with treatments, exams, and diagnostic testing to enhance timely, accurate patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Maintained precise documentation of assessments, treatments, and medication administration to ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Reviewed charts for documentation accuracy and treatment continuity, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and medication administration precisely to uphold HIPAA compliance.
LVN Charge Nurse
3 Years 1 Month- Coordinated with physicians and providers to enhance continuity of care for all patients.
- Educated patients and families on self-care practices, including wound dressing changes and nutrition management, to promote better health outcomes.
- Identified potential risks and complications, enabling proactive interventions to enhance patient safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and medication administration.
LVN – Surgical Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted the physician during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile field and smooth patient flow.
- Provided patient follow-up care and counseled patients on procedures and post-op instructions.
- Managed EMR documentation, electronic charting, and electronic prescribing to ensure accurate patient records.
- Performed filing and ICD-10 coding to facilitate timely claims processing.
- Handled Medicare and Medicaid documentation and billing requirements to ensure compliance and proper reimbursement.
Behavioral Health Technician / LVN
9 Months- Monitored behaviors of children, adolescents, and adults daily to foster a safe environment.
- Maintained patient and public safety through close observation and prompt response.
- Intervened to de-escalate situations and prevent harm to patients and others.
- Ensured patient and public safety through vigilant observation and timely responses.
LVN – ICU
5 Years 9 Months- Provided direct care to critically ill ICU patients, including those on ventilators and sedation.
- Administered IV therapy and medications to optimize care for critical patients.
- Performed CPR and other emergency interventions during critical events.
- Ensured accurate charting and documentation for ICU and hospice patients to support continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life and hospice care, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Diploma
High School Diploma
Skills
Clinical assessment
Shift leadership
Patient education
Wound care
Chart review
Records management
ICD-10 coding
Medical billing & receiving
Records organization
Patient follow-up
Computer skills (MS Word
Excel)
Typing & data entry
Collections
Administrative management
Patient safety monitoring
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of Texas — License #164631, CPR Certified, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — Charge Nurse
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Southern Health Partners
08.2020 - 09.2024Read More
LVN Charge Nurse
Carthage Healthcare
10.2016 - 11.2019Read More
LVN – Surgical Assistant
Victoria Vein Surgery Clinic
05.2015 - 06.2016Read More
Behavioral Health Technician / LVN
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 05.2015Read More
LVN – ICU
Harbor Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2014Read More
Dobie High School
High School Diploma
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Panola College
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Diploma
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