Kerbah Benjamin LVN
Arlington,TX
Summary
14+ years as LVN with excellent communication and teaching skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health LVN
Denton MHMR
Flower Mound, Tx
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Actively listened to patients' concerns and responded appropriately with empathy and compassion.
- Provided prompt face-to-face, telephonic crisis services by collecting data, crisis intervention services, and crisis follow-up and relapse prevention.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Completed all documentation accurately and within designated time frames.
- Used effective data collection skills while performing medical service/interventions.
- Assessed and consulted with providers regarding patients' progress and status changes.
- Administered intramuscular injections.
Agency Nurse
Shiftkey
Dallas , Texas
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of the patient's physical condition during treatment sessions.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with illness or death of a loved one.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as electrocardiogram according to established protocols.
Pain Managment LVN
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving overall quality outcomes for patients receiving Pain Management services.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, mental health professionals, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with chronic or debilitating pain issues.
- Completed EKGs as requested.
- Monitored compliance with state laws regarding the prescribing of narcotics for chronic pain management purposes.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Initiated and completed prior authorizations as requested.
- Collected urine samples for drug screens, per policy.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to the lab for analysis.
Dialysis LVN
Fresenius Medical Care
Dallas, TX
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition or any adverse reactions immediately to physician.
- Evaluated outcomes of interventions by obtaining laboratory values on a regular basis for comparison with baseline values.
- Managed ancillary equipment such as pumps, monitors and water systems used in the delivery of dialysis treatments.
- Administered & discontinued dialysis treatment per physician orders.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care in a dialysis unit, including monitoring vital signs and administering medication intravenously.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Diploma -
Skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Strong medical ethic
- Excellent charting skills
- 5 years total experience as dialysis PCT/ LVN
- Attention to Detail
- 3 years experience as pediatric home health nurse
- 2 years experience as a hospice nurse2 years
- 2 years as Mental Health nurse
Skills
Basic CPR, dialysis, documentation, mental health nursing, Emotional support, end stage renal disease, hospice, immunizations, director, nursing, direct patient, patient treatment, policies, prescription refills, trouble shooting, vital signs, wound care, wounds
Timeline
Mental Health LVN
Denton MHMR
01.2021 - 07.2024
Agency Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2020 - 01.2021
Pain Managment LVN
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2018
Dialysis LVN
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2012 - 04.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Diploma -
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