J Richelle Simms
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Resourceful LVN committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with over 10 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Primary Care Nurse/Clinic LVN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
- Used EMR to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, OR09.2013
Skills
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Referral Scheduling
- Progress Evaluation
- Active Listening
- De-Escalation Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Long-Term Care
Veteran of US Army and US Air Force
Proud Veteran of the military with over 9 years of service to my country, I planned on staying in as a career, however, gave it up for my chldren after 9/11.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
Primary Care Nurse/Clinic LVN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2014 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pioneer Pacific College
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