Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Promises, specializing in skilled nursing care and vital signs monitoring.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Promises
Lewisville
03.2025 - Current
Administered medications and treatments to patients according to healthcare provider directives.
Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to medical team.
Assisted in developing individualized patient care plans based on specific needs.
Provided emotional support and education to patients and families during treatment processes.
Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive approach to patient care.
Maintained accurate documentation of assessment data, interventions, and treatment responses per facility policy.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AAA Nursing Care
Bedford
08.2015 - Current
Provide nursing care for various facilities throughout the DFW area
Providing care for patients in a hospital setting
Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids
Provide basic nursing patient care or treatments(ex. Wound dressings, catheterization)
Observe patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients condition
Optimized wellness of cognitive individuals for community living
Collect samples for testing and routine laboratory tests
Worked at the following facilities: Phoenix House, Ethicus Hospital, Integrity Hospital, Senior Care, Vitas Hospice Care
LVN Charge Nurse
Fort Behavioral Health
Fort Worth
11.2019 - 05.2024
Delivered patient care according to physician orders for substance abuse issues.
Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to ensure seamless transitions.
Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs consistently.
Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance understanding.
Provided comprehensive direct patient care, including timely administration of medications and treatments.
LVN Charge Nurse
Grapevine Valleyhope
Grapevine
11.2018 - 11.2019
Assist patients who are detoxing from various illegal drugs, monitor patients, assist physician with care.
LVN Nurse
American Addiction Centers
Grand Prairie
05.2016 - 01.2018
Assisted patients in detoxification from alcohol and narcotic drugs under physician supervision.
Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Administered medications following established protocols and individual care plans.
Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
Provided compassionate support to patients throughout detoxification and rehabilitation phases.
Reported changes in patient vital signs to healthcare team promptly.
Collaborated with medical staff to ensure optimal patient care during treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Trace Rehabilitation Center
07.2014 - 01.2015
Provide treatment to geriatric patients with diagnoses including: Dementia
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's disease
Providing primary care for up to 30 patients in a long term care setting.
Supervising patient care technicians
Assist RNs and MDS with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility, social and cognitive skills.
Optimize wellness levels of cognitive geriatric patients as an LPN with a hospital setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2014
Provide treatment to geriatric patients with diagnoses including: Dementia
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's disease
Optimized wellness levels of cognitive geriatric patients as an LPN within a hospital setting.
Assist RNs and MDS with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility, social and cognitive skills.
Providing primary care for up to 15 patients
Supervising patient care technicians
Medication administration, respiratory treatments, follow up appointments
Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensure No. 331674
Arkansas Veterans Home
10.2001 - 06.2012
Provide treatment to geriatric/post war veterans with diagnoses including: Dementia
PTSD
Bipolar disorder
Mood disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Visual/Auditory hallucinations
Rounding with medical physician, transcribing orders, overseeing patient care, and assisting with medication administration, staff in services, input and printing of accurate physician orders in Americana system.
Bathing patients and hygiene assistance, glucose and blood pressure monitoring, wound dressing and care, respiratory treatments, and rehabilitation therapy.
Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of mental illnesses and conditions.
Supervising Certified Nursing Assistants
Long term care facility which provided care for homeless Veterans and promote independence for return to the community if possible.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Dallas, TX
04-2025
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS IN LITTLE ROCK
Little Rock, AR
05.2013
Certification in Practical Nursing -
SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pine Bluff, AR
01.2001
Skills
Licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN)