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Laura Myers

Commerce,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in home health and hospice settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Personal Employer
Lone Oak, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Tender Care Home Health
Cooper, TX
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
  • Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kindred Home Health
Greenville, TX
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Created and maintained employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
  • Coordinated with department managers to adjust employee schedules as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of staff availability, absences, holidays, vacations.
  • Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Legacy Hospice
Sulphur Springs, TX
06.2012 - 05.2015
  • Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
  • Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
  • Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
  • Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
  • Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
  • Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
  • Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.

Education

Nursing

Paris Junior College
Paris, TX
06.2008

High School Diploma -

Commerce High School
Commerce, TX
05.1999

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Samples Collection
  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Family Communication
  • Medical Records Management
  • Care Planning
  • Educating Families
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Care
  • Texas Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Caring for Wounds

Affiliations

  • I am a mom of 2 wonderful children, 1 girl age 12 and 1 boy age 8 who are the lights of my life.
  • I restarted the 4-H club in our town 3 yrs ago and I continue to be the manager of the Commerce 4-H club to date.
  • We are a "show" family. That means we show animals such as heifers all over the state of Texas and other states as well as pigs at our local county fair.
  • I am a member on the board at our local church.
  • I am a home school mom

Certification

  • License Vocational Nurse number 216330
  • CPR certified

Leave from work

  • there maybe areas that are noted that dates of work do not match or that there is a space between jobs, that is because when the pandemic hit I stopped working to care for my children full time. This included homeschooling my children.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Personal Employer
06.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kindred Home Health
12.2018 - 03.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Tender Care Home Health
10.2015 - 08.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Legacy Hospice
06.2012 - 05.2015

Nursing

Paris Junior College

High School Diploma -

Commerce High School

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