Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in being a charge nurse and treatment nurse. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Also looking to increase knowledge and proficiency at being a MDS coordinator
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Acres Health And Rehab
09.2023 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
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.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LVN Charge Nurse
ATC
10.2021 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
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.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
MDS Coordinator
The Hillcrest Of North Dallas
06.2023 - 07.2023
Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kemp Care Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
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.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 10.2021
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
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.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Highland Meadows Health And Rehab
10.2016 - 03.2019
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
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.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
LVN Treatment Nurse
Windsor Care Center
08.2014 - 09.2016
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX
10.2011
Skills
Office Support
Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
Medical Chart Management
Patient Triage
Collecting Vitals
Pressure Wound Treatment
Patient Engagement
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Intramuscular Injections
Privacy and Confidentiality
Assessing Residents
Insulin Administration
Patient Admission
Verbal and Written Communication
Administering Treatments
Patient Assessments
Infection Control Protocols
Employee Oversight
Disease Processes
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Acres Health And Rehab
09.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator
The Hillcrest Of North Dallas
06.2023 - 07.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Kemp Care Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
ATC
10.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 10.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Highland Meadows Health And Rehab
10.2016 - 03.2019
LVN Treatment Nurse
Windsor Care Center
08.2014 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas Nursing Institute
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