Diligent LVN passionate about providing individualized patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Nurse
StarCare Specialty Health System (Sunrise Canyon)
05.2023 - Current
Administered prescribed medications ordered by providers and documenting in MAR.
Improved patient medication adherence by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
Monitored patients closely following the introduction of new medications, quickly identifying adverse reactions or complications requiring intervention.
Educated patients on potential side effects, enhancing their understanding of prescribed medications'' purposes and risks.
Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in the administration process.
Ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating any changes in patients'' medications or conditions to other healthcare professionals involved in their treatment plan.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit.
Correctional LVN
TTUHSC
10.2014 - 05.2023
Performed assessments, documented in patient's charts and checked charts for new orders.
Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Responsible for dispensing narcotics and keeping accurate count of narcotics.
Took samples such as blood and urine.
Provided basic patient care and treatment such as administering insulin as needed, trach care and dressing wounds.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Lubbock State School
12.2011 - 09.2014
Responsible for care and safety of residents.
Obtaining vital signs.
Administration of enteral feedings and medications via g-tube.
Tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Colostomy care.
Provided oral care.
Completing assessments and documenting in residents chart.
LVN
Crown Point
04.2011 - 12.2011
Responsible for the care and safety of the guest there for rehabilitation, administration of scheduled medications, completing assessments and documenting in guest's charts.
LVN
Southern Specialty
03.2011 - 04.2011
Responsible for the care and safety of residents.
Administration of scheduled medications.
Measuring blood glucose levels and providing proper coverage.
Documenting in resident's charts.
Detention Officer
Lubbock Police Department
09.2010 - 03.2011
Responsible for booking in prisoners which includes, fingerprinting, photo taking, inventorying of prisoner's property and entering information in computer.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ/Bill Clements Unit/Formby Unit/Montford Unit
08.2004 - 03.2010
Responsible for the security and safety of offenders and maintaining the security of the unit.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.