Douglass (Dee) Dees
Frankston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 11 years of diverse experience in delivering high-quality patient care and conducting thorough clinical chart reviews. Proven expertise in utilizing advanced healthcare systems and providing telephonic clinical consultations to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of the healthcare environment. Strong interpersonal skills foster effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Case Manager
Hospice Plus
Athens, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients and families, fostering trust and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by initiating appropriate interventions while maintaining calmness under stress.
- Identified critical issues during triage calls, implementing effective crisis interventions that stabilized patient conditions.
- Completed work-from-home tasks efficiently, maintaining high standards of accuracy and meeting all deadlines.
Home Health LVN Field Nurse
CenterWell Home Health
Athens, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Chart audits and completions of corrections in accordance with state guidelines, minimizing risk associated with documentation errors.
- Educate patient/family in person or via phone on disease processes/chronic illnesses to improve patient outcomes.
- Coordination with interdisciplinary team/hospital on patients needs post discharge into community setting.
- Identify and provide crisis intervention during triage calls decreasing unnecessary hospitalizations.
Home Health Field LVN
CHRISTUS Health
Tyler, TX
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Reviewing documentation/ chart audits to ensure charts are in CMS guidelines.
- Educating in the home and over the phone on chronic health exacerbations/ mental health issues.
- Communication with doctors related to change in condition, continuation of current care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
TRISUN Healthcare
Corsicana, TX
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Ensure efficient operations of 30 plus nursing staff.
- Planning and utilization review of nursing systems in accordance with state guidelines.
- Chart audits and completions of corrections in accordance with state guidelines.
- Educate staff on policy and procedures in compliance with company policy and state regulations.
Education
Science -
Tyler Junior College
08.2017
General Studies -
Coastal Bend College
08.2014
Diploma -
Navarro College
08.2012
Diploma -
Blooming Grove High School
06.2009
Skills
- Utilization review
- Quality systems
- Bedside Nursing
- Health record chart audits
- Nurse Manager
- Clinical judgment
- Care coordination
Certification
- LVN, 10/14, 12/26
- BLS Certification
Timeline
LVN Case Manager
Hospice Plus
05.2023 - Current
Home Health LVN Field Nurse
CenterWell Home Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Home Health Field LVN
CHRISTUS Health
07.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
TRISUN Healthcare
08.2017 - 09.2019
Science -
Tyler Junior College
General Studies -
Coastal Bend College
Diploma -
Navarro College
Diploma -
Blooming Grove High School