- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Jocelyn Edmond
Katy,TX
Summary
Award-winning and driven professionally, offering 20+ years of customer advocacy, two years of medical aesthetics, and three years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Expertise include:
two years of hospital post-acute care, One-year travel nursing
one year of geriatric/psych LTAC, and 6-month hospice continuous care. Healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, medication management, and accurate documentation. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing empathetic patient support and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Med-Surg
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed 6:1 patient ratio while using time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
LVN Travel Nurse
HealthTrust (Methodist Hospital) - Texas
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed 6:1 patient ratio while using time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Erickson Senior Living
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- 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.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
Per Diem LVN Charge Nurse
Cypress Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
- As a charge nurse I am responsible for maintaining the physicians plan of care, direct patient care, assessing for changes in status, overseeing CNA's to ensure that all patient needs are met
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Work within the PCC system
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
LVN Charge Nurse
Spring Branch Transitional
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Record patients' medical records and monitor vital signs
- Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs
- Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care
- Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members
- Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
- Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff
- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Recording and maintaining accurate reports
- Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann SW
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Responds quickly to patient behavioral changes
- Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens under the guidance of a licensed clinician
- Maintains simple drainage devices; monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed
- Identifies and responds to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient's condition reporting such to the patient's nurse or charge nurse immediately; charts observations and activities
- Behavioral Patient Care
- 1:1 Psych Observations
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Caregiver/Patient Assistant
Girling Healthcare INC
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted elderly pancreatic cancer patient
- Performed duties requiring prolonged and extensive sitting, standing, and walking
- Light Housekeeping
- Assisted in Financial Expenses
- Household Management
- Charting on patients daily progress
- Providing Emotional Support & companionship to patients
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing, Houston, TX
Houston, TX12-2025
License - Practical Nursing
Vocational Nursing Institute
Houston03.2021
License - Esthetician
Ogle School Of Beauty
Stafford, TX08.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistance
Concorde Career Institute
Aurora, CO10.2005
High School Diploma -
Enid High School
Enid, OK05-2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
- Catheterization
- Diabetes management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
Accomplishments
- Achieved team recognition by performing with quality care as a task nurse with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- LVN
- BLS Certification
- CNA
- IV Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Personal Information
- Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Interests
Timeline
LVN Travel Nurse
HealthTrust (Methodist Hospital) - Texas
06.2023 - 10.2023
LVN Med-Surg
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Per Diem LVN Charge Nurse
Cypress Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Spring Branch Transitional
05.2021 - 11.2021
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Erickson Senior Living
02.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann SW
03.2019 - 06.2020
Caregiver/Patient Assistant
Girling Healthcare INC
09.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing, Houston, TX
License - Practical Nursing
Vocational Nursing Institute
License - Esthetician
Ogle School Of Beauty
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistance
Concorde Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Enid High School
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