Elizabeth Acklin LVN
Amarillo,Tx
Summary
Texas -Licensed Lvn offering 20+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certifications in BLS & Intravenous Therapy. Managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LVN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Amarillo Heart Group
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Lvn
Grifols Plasma Center
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Responded to15 + patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions such as hepatitis or HIV.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
LVN
Bsa Urgent Care
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked with 3-4 multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LVN Charge Nurse Prn
Plum Creek Specialty Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2013
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments to 15- 20 patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Lvn PRN
Mollen Clinic
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications to 20 or more patients and monitored response to medications.
- Administered flu injection & pneumonia injections via sterile technique .
Lvn
Regence Health Network
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computer system to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Lvn
Nwth Rehab Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computer software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Lvn
Amarillo Cataract And Eye Surgery Center
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Prepared 20 - 30 patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Anticipated surgeons need and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Rn.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
Education
Lisence Vocational Nursing - Nursing Practice
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2004
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control
- Bathing
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Information Collection
- Patient Management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Breathing treatments
- Outpatient care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Caregiving skills
- Maintaining nutrition
- Documenting intake
- Compassion
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunizations
Certification
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY CERTIFICATION
BLS CERTIFICATION
Timeline
LVN
Amarillo Heart Group
05.2023 - 11.2024
Lvn
Grifols Plasma Center
09.2015 - 03.2020
LVN
Bsa Urgent Care
06.2014 - 06.2015
Lvn PRN
Mollen Clinic
08.2011 - 01.2013
Lvn
Regence Health Network
03.2011 - 10.2012
Lvn
Nwth Rehab Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
LVN Charge Nurse Prn
Plum Creek Specialty Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2013
Lvn
Amarillo Cataract And Eye Surgery Center
01.2005 - 06.2008
Lisence Vocational Nursing - Nursing Practice
Amarillo College
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY CERTIFICATION
BLS CERTIFICATION
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