H. Courtney Compton
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse
I am a compassionate and dedicated Nurse with 18 years of experience in a wide variety of nursing settings. I am a self driven employee with proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment.
I have experience in pediatrics, family practice, long term care, and pre-op and recovery nursing. I am dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care at whatever setting I am in.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pre-op/PACU
Nacogdoches Surgery Center
Nacogdoches, Texas
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for permits and paperwork for Pre-op, including HIPPA compliance
- Responsible for the direct care and assessments of patients (infant-elderly)both before and after surgical procedures, including full medical history, physical assessments, IV/IM/PO medication administration, monitoring vital signs, assessing pain level and current vital signs to determine the need for pain medications or other means of pain management, and carrying out any additional doctors orders
- Proficient in initiation of IVs
- Responsible for patient teaching for Pre-op, post-op and discharge instructions
- Assist in appropriate emergency measures when required for adverse conditions
- Detailed charting
- Responsible for follow up calls to check on patient after procedures
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Garrison Nursing Home & Rehabilitation
Garrison, TX
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Responsible for maintaining proper staff on weekends, including taking call-ins and finding replacements
- Charge Nurse over CNA care and medication aides on weekends
- Providing detailed Medicare charting
- Provided all breathing treatments, IM & SubQ injections(including insulin administration)
- Wound care (and documentation) on all stages of wounds
- Communication with physicians for change in condition of patients and receiving new orders over the phone
- Providing emergency care
- Transferring patients to Emergency Room when necessary
- Working with hospice patients and providing palliative care in end stages of life
- Admitting new patients
- Providing detained and accurate charting in timely and proficient manner
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cline Family Practice
Nacogdoches, Texas
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted in preparing and administering medications prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, diet and lifestyle modifications for optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and prepared reports as needed.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients to assess their condition.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, fecal occult blood testing and hematocrits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries or procedures such as suturing wounds or removing stitches.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during hospitalization or other treatments.
- Administered immunizations according to established guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yukon Family Medicine & Minor Emergency Clinic
Yukon, OK
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered and documented routine vaccinations
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lexington Place Nursing And Rehabilitation
Nacogdoches, Texas
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Charge Nurse over weekend staff at Skilled Nursing facility
- Skilled Medicare charting and patient care
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, changing dressings, and monitoring progress.
- Documented all observations related to the patient's health status in medical charts for review by a physician or other healthcare provider.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12-2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes Management
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- End of Life Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pre-op/PACU
Nacogdoches Surgery Center
10.2015 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Garrison Nursing Home & Rehabilitation
06.2012 - 10.2015
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cline Family Practice
10.2011 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yukon Family Medicine & Minor Emergency Clinic
07.2011 - 10.2011
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lexington Place Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2006 - 06.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Panola College
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