Lamarcus Lawton
San Antonio
Summary
Recent licensed vocational nurse graduate seeking a career in which I can build my current knowledge, build upon my learning foundation, grow as a nursing professional, grow personally, and mention the highest level of nursing care for my future patients. I want to become well educated in a specialty by learning all that I can in order to achieve those goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN-Charge Nurse
Sunrise Nurse and Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LVN-Weekend Charge Nurse
Town And Country Nursing And Rehabilitation
Boerne, TX
05.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
LVN-Charge Nurse
Cibolo Creek Health And Rehabilitation
Boerne, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
LVN Student Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in clinical training, seminars and other educational offerings to develop knowledge and skill levels.
- Recognized and reported observations, patient behaviors and other indicators outside normal parameters or directions given by LPN.
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary team and offered suggestions while demonstrating sensitivity to aspects of care delivery.
- Used initiative in carrying out recurring tasks within scope of practice and established standards of care.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities within scope of LPN practice and in accordance with competencies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Methodist Hospital - Emergency Depart.
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care deliver
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio06.2025
LVN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio03.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX08.2022
Skills
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Cultural Awareness
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Service
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Computer Literacy
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - May 2023
- BLS certification
Timeline
LVN-Charge Nurse
Sunrise Nurse and Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
LVN-Weekend Charge Nurse
Town And Country Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 01.2024
LVN-Charge Nurse
Cibolo Creek Health And Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Care Technician
Northeast Methodist Hospital - Emergency Depart.
09.2022 - 02.2023
LVN Student Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
01.2022 - 03.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biology
Northwest Vista College