Dorothy Rogers
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Lufkin State Supported Living Center, excelling in compassionate patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance health outcomes through effective wound care and infection control practices. Strong clinical judgment and collaborative skills foster a positive environment, ensuring optimal treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
04.2012 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in patient care activities, promoting comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support healthcare team decisions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain accurate patient records using electronic systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management plans, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Participated in infection control practices, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Supported daily operations by preparing medical equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and workshops to enhance clinical skills.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Castle Pines Nursing Home
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established medical guidelines and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
12.2007
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Bedside manner
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical equipment operation
- IV therapy
- Postoperative care
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient mobility assistance
- Charting and documentation
- Patient care
Timeline
LVN - Lufkin State Supported Living Center
04.2012 - 05.2024
LVN Charge Nurse - Castle Pines Nursing Home
02.2010 - 03.2012
Angelina College - Associate Degree In Nursing, Nursing