Eden Burke
Deweyville,TX
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Pathfinder Home Health. Proven expertise in chronic disease management and patient education, enhancing recovery and safety. Skilled in clinical documentation and vital signs monitoring, fostering effective communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Pathfinder Home Health
Beaumont, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Documented patient progress and communicated effectively with family members.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care practices.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Utilization Review Nurse
Managed Care Concepts
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted thorough reviews of patient care plans for medical necessity and appropriateness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends and improve decision-making processes in utilization management.
- Educated healthcare providers on policies, procedures, and best practices related to utilization review.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation
Vidor, TX
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions and responding to changes in health status promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deweyville High School
Deweyville, TXCertificate - Vocational Nursing
Lamar State College Orange
Orange, TX08.2017
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Family education
- Post-surgical care
- Wound care management
- Confidentiality
- Accountability
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Transcribing orders
- Preventive care
- Home health care
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- State licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- HIPAA protocols
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Charting and recording
- Samples collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
BLS certification
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Pathfinder Home Health
04.2022 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
Managed Care Concepts
04.2018 - 04.2022
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation
10.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Deweyville High School
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Lamar State College Orange