DONNA GUYTON
Houston,Texas
Summary
Compassionate care for patients and families. I can give the best one on one patient care that's why private duty is for me and I have been in this area over 25 years. I am dependable and want the best care for my patient. I work well with patients and families. I am very trustworthy. Experienced Private Duty Nurse provides skilled one-on-one care to [Type] patients in home-based settings. Good planning, communication and relationship-building skills. Proficient in [Software].
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty LVN
Christian Health Services
07.2014 - 02.2021
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Facilitated medication management, including education and monitored for side effects in collaboration with providers.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
- Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Private Duty LVN
Reach Healthcare Services
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program
Vineland, NJ06.1985
Nursing
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program
06.1985
LVN Nursing License - Nursing
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program
Vineland, NJ05.1985
Skills
Assessments,compassionate care for patient and family Medication administration Dependability Maintain feeding pump Bowel and bladder routines
- ADL Support
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Certification
LVN Nursing License and CPR/BLS
Timeline
Private Duty LVN
Reach Healthcare Services
09.2021 - 07.2023
Private Duty LVN
Christian Health Services
07.2014 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program
Nursing
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program
LVN Nursing License - Nursing
Vineland Senior High School/ LVN Program