Justena (Tena) Seymour
Villa Haven Nursing and Rehab
Granbury,TX
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Dedicated LVN Charge Nurse with over 30 years of experience in patient care and team leadership. Skilled in critical thinking and quality improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Looking to transition into more of a Hospice/Home health role that focuses on end of life care or geriatric care at home.
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
8 Years 8 Months- Monitored vital signs and administered medications according to physician directives.
- Report information to RN.
- BLS certified
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participate in care coordination efforts.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participate in care coordination efforts.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the the attention of physicians.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the the attention of physicians.
- Med nurse
- Charge nurse
- G-Tube
- Certified IV therapy, Palliative care
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped support CNAs with patients in completing transferring, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Worked lockdown unit for Alzheimer's residents.
- IV therapy.
- Trach patients, skilled hall, g-tube.
- BLS certified
- Supervised nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and competency.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Reduced patient recovery time by providing compassionate and attentive nursing support to patients in various stages of treatment.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through strict adherence to facility policies, federal and state laws, and nursing practice standards.
- Established positive rapport with families through regular updates on patient progress, addressing concerns promptly.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing orders for accuracy in dosage calculations and compatibility with existing therapies before administration.
- Mitigated risk factors associated with fall incidents among high-risk populations through vigilant monitoring and implementation of appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patients'' rights by advocating for their preferences while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
- Streamlined workflow within the treatment area by effectively delegating tasks according to staff skills and competencies.
- Reduced patient anxiety levels during procedures by providing clear explanations and offering emotional support throughout the process.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 40 patients per day in an 80 to 100-bed unit.
- Helped CNAs complete bathing, dressing and eating when needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
License Vocational Nursing - Medical Nursing
- 3.8 GPA
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessments
Intravenous medications
Wound care management
Documentation accuracy
Quality improvement
Delegation
Patient triage
End-of-life care
Chronic disease management
Pediatric care
Crisis intervention
Advanced cardiac support
Patient education
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
Certified in CPR/AED
Patient observation
Nursing intervention evaluations
Activities of daily living
Electronic health records
Certification
- BLS certified
- IV certified
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Villa Haven Nursing and Rehab
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
New Horizons Nursing and Rehab
03.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Odessa Junior College
License Vocational Nursing from Medical Nursing
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