Lauren Vaughan
Levelland,TX
Summary
Adept at vital signs monitoring and demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment, Skilled in both direct patient care and effective communication, I streamlined processes, significantly improved patient satisfaction, and adapted swiftly to new protocols, underscoring my commitment to excellence and continuous learning in healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QI Speciallist II
Calvert Home Health
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Review/edit and complete plan of care orders for 485 form.
- Communicate with other staff in order to clarify Plan of Care
- Review medictions
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. (example: When the company merged with a new company, learned new system, and new protocols)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
LVN Floor Nurse
Levelland Nursing and Rehab
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Office LVN
Calvert Home Health
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, communication between field staff and doctors offices, follow up with doctors offices for anything related to patient care or complications, ordering medical supplies
- Reviewed incoming referral documentation and input patient into the system for scheduling
- Referred patient to appropriate services, example: PT/OT/ST/CNA/MSW
- Updated patient plan of care as new ordered received
- Managed field nurse schedules
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Field LVN
Calvert Home Health
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Inserted IV's, performed catherizations, PICC line/ Central line dressing changes
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to Case Manager/ DON and physicians, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and notified physician of any abnormalities or critical levels.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2011
High School Diploma -
Morton High School
Morton Tx05-2007
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Elderly care
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Preventative care
- Diagnostic testing
- Charting and documentation
- Patient education
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Transcribing orders
- Infection control
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Levelland Nursing and Rehab
04.2023 - 01.2024
QI Speciallist II
Calvert Home Health
10.2022 - 01.2025
Office LVN
Calvert Home Health
05.2019 - 10.2022
Field LVN
Calvert Home Health
10.2018 - 05.2019
LVN - Nursing
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Morton High School