Jennifer Requena
Selma
Summary
Compassionate LVN with extensive experience at Vitas Hospice and long term care, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure quality patient care while effectively communicating with families. Skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient comfort and dignity in challenging environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Continuous Care
Vitas Hospice
San Antonio
05.2005 - 01.2009
- Provided compassionate patient care in hospice settings for terminally ill individuals.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, care options, and end-of-life issues.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in electronic records.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestway care center (Now Meridian Care)
San Antonio
09.1999 - 02.2001
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
- Conducted routine health assessments to monitor patient conditions.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient care updates.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
Education
LVN - Nursing
BMHS School of Vocational Nursing
San Antonio, TX08-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare collaboration
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance
Websites
Timeline
LVN Continuous Care
Vitas Hospice
05.2005 - 01.2009
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestway care center (Now Meridian Care)
09.1999 - 02.2001
LVN - Nursing
BMHS School of Vocational Nursing
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