Elvira Vaughan
Garland
Summary
I have recently taken on line course in medical billing and coding. I do have some knowledge regarding this position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
Dallas
11.2021 - Current
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in app.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Reported concerns of clients status to family member.
LVN Charge Nurse
WillowBend Nursing & Rehab.
Mesquite
06.2012 - 11.2025
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
LVN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Manor Nursing Home
Waxahachie
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Completed MDS for Medicaid patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-1992
Skills
- Client communication
- Safety management
- Health monitoring
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Companionship
- Personal hygiene
- Exceptional patient care
Timeline
Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
11.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
WillowBend Nursing & Rehab.
06.2012 - 11.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Manor Nursing Home
04.2010 - 05.2012
LVN - Nursing
Del Mar College