LENA SUMMERS
Pleasanton
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience in medication administration and patient assessment at Center for Health Care Services. Expertise in infection control and delivering emotional support to enhance patient outcomes. Strong communicator and collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, committed to quality care in diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Behavioral Health
Center for Health Care Services
03.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications as prescribed by providers.
- Enhanced care through monitoring vital signs and reporting changes promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments.
- Educated families on health management strategies to promote wellness.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
LVN-Dialysis
University Health System
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient care quality by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for immediate intervention.
- Developed individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs and conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication among patients, families, and providers during care transitions.
- Strengthened infection control by adhering to hygiene protocols and utilizing protective equipment.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Vocational-Technical Education
School of Technical Training
Lawton, OK02-1998
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
Lawton, OK05-1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental health support
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow coordination
- Screening and triaging
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient and family communication
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical records management
- Health education
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2/1998 - present
Timeline
LVN Behavioral Health
Center for Health Care Services
03.2022 - Current
LVN-Dialysis
University Health System
06.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Vocational-Technical Education
School of Technical Training
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School