Heidi Taylor
Van Alstyne,Texas
Summary
- Caring Licensed Vocational Nurse with excellent communication skills and 23 years experience in adult and pediatric care. Licenses Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse CPR/First Aid. Clear-thinking Field Nurse with demonstrated skills in healthcare management and patient safety. Kind and detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills. Adept in initiating plans of care and making revisions to foster optimal patient health. Ready to apply talents to a dynamic new position. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in many settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN-Field Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
05.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
School Nurse
Denison ISD
08.2015 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Performed health screening for students by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
LVN Field Nurse
Accent Care
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LVN Field Nurse
Senior Select Home Health
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
LVN-School Nurse
Van Alstyne ISD
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtain and review immunizations.
- Vision/Hearing Screenings
- Administer medications
- Manage diabetic plans
Health Services Specialist
Region 10 Education Service Center
10.2006 - 08.2011
- Promote parental engagement in the Head Start/Early Head Start program by providing information and support to families of children in the program.
- Assist with identifying and accessing available resources for children and families.
- Assist families with establishing a medical/dental home and providing children with opportunities for early detection and remediation of health problems.
- Assist families in developing plans for accomplishing short and long-range goals.
LVN Field Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
04.2000 - 10.2006
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
School Nurse
Denison ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Performed health screening for students by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX08.2000
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, TX05.1995
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Field Visits
- Documentation
- Vitals Collection
- Disease Processes
- Infection Control
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Condition Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Acute Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Physician Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Medical History Documenting
- Equipment Assembly
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Hygiene Support
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Education
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Seizure Disorders
- Safety Protocols
- Medical Supply Management
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Nursing Standards
- Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Insulin Administration
- Patient Safety
- Disease Prevention Strategies
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Post-Operative Procedures
- Patient Charts
- Procedure Explanation
- Progress Monitoring
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Heart Failure
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Airway Management
Timeline
LVN-Field Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
05.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Denison ISD
08.2015 - Current
LVN Field Nurse
Accent Care
03.2015 - 12.2016
LVN Field Nurse
Senior Select Home Health
02.2015 - 06.2016
LVN-School Nurse
Van Alstyne ISD
08.2011 - 12.2014
Health Services Specialist
Region 10 Education Service Center
10.2006 - 08.2011
School Nurse
Denison ISD
08.2001 - 05.2002
LVN Field Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
04.2000 - 10.2006
LVN - Nursing
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Denison High School