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Hannah Sims
TEMPLE
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in patient education, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to providing excellent patient care, assisting with any needs of the clinic, and having a positive attitude daily. Willing to jump in, learn, and grow as a nurse and as a person. Strengths include attention to detail, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
Belton, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Conducted routine assessments, including vital signs, to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Administered immunizations as needed for disease prevention in accordance with established guidelines.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by actively participating in clinic-wide initiatives and trainings.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients and their families during clinic visits, providing compassionate care at all times.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and managing and documenting patient health updates.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patients' medical needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery efficiency and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices that improved overall quality of care delivery while decreasing costs associated with unnecessary treatments or hospitalizations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by ensuring timely follow-up appointments and providing ongoing support throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Facilitated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members to ensure a unified approach to patient care and address any potential challenges or barriers in the treatment process.
- Streamlined discharge planning process for smoother patient transitions to home or long-term care facilities.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during difficult healthcare decisions, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Streamlined case management processes, enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on evolving health conditions and feedback.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through comprehensive case management and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented safety protocols and infection control measures within hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on observed needs and responses.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes consistently.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Improved patient experience by skillfully managing pain levels through timely administration of medications and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment plans, and progress reports.
- Reduced patient discomfort by promptly addressing concerns and providing empathetic emotional support during their stay.
- Practiced vigilant medication management by adhering to dosing guidelines, verifying drug interactions, and monitoring adverse reactions.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by effectively prioritizing tasks, requesting help when necessary, and managing time wisely.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence whenever possible.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions based on individual needs and physician orders.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2017
Associate of Science - Biology
Temple College
Temple, TX12-2016
Skills
- Immunization administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Preventive care
- Geriatric nursing
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- File management
- Nursing care
- Clinic scheduling
- Treatment implementation
- Samples control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient support
- Relationship building
- Wound care
- Task prioritization
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Call answering and assistance
- Treatment room preparation
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
Interests
Timeline
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2022
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Temple College
Associate of Science - Biology
Temple College