Kathryn Tighe
Argyle,TX
Summary
Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Central Texas Day Surgery Center
07.2023 - 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.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Woodlands Nursing And Rehab
03.2016 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- 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.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- 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.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX08.2015
Skills
Compassionate Care
Clinical Documentation
Diabetes management
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter Care
Elderly Care
Feeding Tube Assistance
Tracheostomy Care
Behavioral health support
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Immunization Administration
Patient Management
Chronic Disease Management
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Analytical Thinking
Management Team Support
Intravenous Medications
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient Charting
CPR/AED
Patient Observation
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Detail
Infection Control
Palliative Care
EMR / EHR
Timeline
LVN
Central Texas Day Surgery Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Woodlands Nursing And Rehab
03.2016 - 07.2023
LVN - Nursing
Vernon College
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