Kathy Pencil
Broaddus,TX
Summary
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing patient care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and physician orders. 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. Proficient in capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in LTC and hospital environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Sabine County Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Charge Nurse
Castle Pines Health And Rehab
11.2022 - Current
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
School Nurse
Etoile ISD
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response injured students/staff
MDS Nurse
Kennedy Health And Rehab
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2009
Skills
- EKG Administration
- IV incretion and Monitor IV Fluids
- Wound Care
- Equipment Assembly
- Medication Administration
- Assisting Physicians
- Patient Assessments
- Sample Collection
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Transcribing Orders
- Patient and Family Communication
- Tuberculosis Testing
Certification
- PICC line Training
- BLS
- ACLS/PALS
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Sabine County Hospital
12.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Castle Pines Health And Rehab
11.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Etoile ISD
11.2021 - 08.2022
MDS Nurse
Kennedy Health And Rehab
02.2019 - 11.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Panola College
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