Katina Willis
Iowa,LA
Summary
Experienced LVN of 10+ years and Certified Lymphedema Therapist of 6+ years well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. I love helping to care for my patients because sometimes they are unable to fight or care for themselves. I believe that God have me here to help him do his work here on earth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Ochsner Urology
Lake Charles, Louisiana
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed vitals, assessed patients
- Performed lab draws
- Assessed foley and SP caths and inserted them
- Helped with patient care
- Answered patient calls
- Work on EPIC EMR
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Beaumont, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Perform lymphatic massages to redirect lymph fluid to decrease swelling.
- Follow Nurse Practitioner and input orders for patients to receive supplies for lymphedema and vasopneumatic compression pump.
- Apply lymphedema multilayer compression bandages to swollen extremities.
- Educate on lymphedema to patients for home therapy.
Home Health LVN
Intrepid Home Health
Beaumont, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Perform wound care
- Apply lymphedema bandaging
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Clinic LVN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Beaumont, Texas
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment
- Perform lymphedema treatments to upper and lower extremities and head and neck.
- Call in medications for patients and educate patient on meds.
- Assess patient wounds and perform intake.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Clinical LVN
Lymphedema and Wound Care Institute of Texas
Beaumont, Texas
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Managed clinic of 8 employees
- Provided wound care
- Provided lymphedema treatments like lymphatic massage and multilayer compression bandages.
- Ordered supplies needed for clinic
- Performed interviews to hire new employees.
- Followed physician and entered orders.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
Private Duty LVN
Maxim Healthcare
Beaumont, TX
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Observed behaviors of patients for unusual reactions or changes in mood and attitude.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding patient care needs and progress updates.
- Engaged in conversation with confused or disoriented patients to help them stay calm and relaxed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing care to patients.
- Provided constant monitoring of patients to ensure safety and comfort.
Home Health LVN
Amedisys Home Health
Houston, TX
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
Home Health LVN
Texas Home Health
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
Home Health Nurse
Intrepid Home Health
Beaumont, TX
08.2000 - 10.2005
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Lymphedema
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Jamesburg, NJ06-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX08-2000
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Lymphedema
Timeline
LVN
Ochsner Urology
09.2024 - Current
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Clinic LVN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2024
Home Health LVN
Intrepid Home Health
05.2016 - Current
Clinical LVN
Lymphedema and Wound Care Institute of Texas
02.2012 - 07.2019
Private Duty LVN
Maxim Healthcare
07.2010 - 02.2012
Home Health LVN
Amedisys Home Health
02.2007 - 03.2009
Home Health LVN
Texas Home Health
10.2005 - 03.2007
Home Health Nurse
Intrepid Home Health
08.2000 - 10.2005
Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Lymphedema
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur