Professional nurse with strong background in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Brings focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and thorough clinical skills including wound care, patient assessments, and electronic health record management. Prepared to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Complete Family Care by Jynna Ulrich PA-C
05.2024 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to physician assistant.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient , complaints, and current symptoms.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance referrals/prior authorizations.
LVN
Dumas Family Practice
03.2022 - 03.2024
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Delivered updates in patient status to supervising MD, PA, or NP, recording changes in medical records.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Insurance referrals and prior authorizations.
LVN
Region 16 Educational Service Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Managed immunization compliance within the school/daycare population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Periodicity schedule reminders for primary care givers.
Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during school/daycare visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, lead, hemoglobin, among others. Closely monitored growth chart and nutrition status.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12-2012
Skills
Medication administration
Experience with Intrathecal Pain Pumps, GB, PEG Tubes, etc