DYLAN BURLESON
Texas City,TX
Summary
I am an ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level LPN position to help launch career while achieving company goals. A strong history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Galveston, Texas
03.2010 - Current
- Assumes an advanced level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
- Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises inmates in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas, and working at heights
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Graduate Nurse
College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct care to patients in the form of administering medications, wound care, vital signs monitoring, injections, and IVs.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed physical condition of patients by performing examinations and taking medical histories.
- Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed changes in patient status during shift assignments; reported any changes promptly to supervisor.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
- Implemented infection control measures within assigned unit in order to maintain a safe environment.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12-2023
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TX05.1999
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Non-Violent Intervention
- Restraint Techniques
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider
LPN Temporary Permit License # 1145623
Timeline
Graduate Nurse
College Of The Mainland
01.2023 - 12.2023
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2010 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - Nursing
College of The Mainland
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School