Levar Edwards
Vernon,TX
Summary
Proficient Nurse Supervisor looking for a dynamic position in a busy setting. Demonstrated success in improving team performance and patient care levels. Familiar with compliance, documentation, and reporting guidelines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PNA IV
North Texas State Hospital
Vernon, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
PNA Nurse Supervisor
Vernon State Hospital
Vernon, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff at Vernon State Hospital during daily patient care operations.
- Coordinated unit assignments, staffing coverage, and shift handoffs across Vernon State Hospital wards.
- Monitored clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital standards.
PNA IV
VSH
Vernon, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw unit operations and reported to RN on duty, ensuring patient care and safety. Engaged with patients to provide support and assistance. Teaching social learning, teaching patients to become independent. Teaching patients the understanding of the legal systems. Monitored safety protocols to protect staff in the workplace. Recorded patient vitals during daily assessments.. Making sure everyone is held accountable for their actions. Keeping HIPAA at top priority. Created assignment sheets for staff to complete daily tasks. Keep the units in a safe workspace for staff and patients. Managed and regulated staff tip to ensure fair distribution. . Obtained certification in CPR to ensure patient safety and preparedness. Make sure that the staff are caught up on areas of work specifications. Trained new hires to integrate effectively into the team and contribute to hospital goals. Instructed staff on effective teamwork strategies to enhance collaboration. Demonstrated reliability during critical staffing periods. Conducted regular headcounts to confirm staff presence in designated areas. Engaged with patients during daily activities to provide support.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and attention to detail.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Machine Operator
American Gypsum
Duke, OK
03.2022 - Current
- Lead and supervise a crew on making wallboard. Mixed chemicals for wallboard production , and ingredients mixing together for wall board process. Oversaw employees in their job duties and the handling of raw materials to ensure efficiency.
- Monitored machine controls for smooth sheet forming and cutting.
- Monitored machine controls to ensure smooth sheet forming and cutting, maintaining production standards.
- Inspected product quality during production runs to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
Material Operator
Georgia-Pacific
Acme, Tx
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted training sessions for staff on paper handling procedures and best practices at wall board plant.
- Supplied packaging lines with materials according to Georgia-Pacific work orders.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage before storage and use.
- Trained staff in paper handling processes at wallboard plant. in a wall board plant. Operated fiberglass and large paper roll machines to initiate production. Conducted custodial cleanup to maintain safety and cleanliness in work area.
PNA 3
NTSH
Vernon, TX
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Interacted with psychiatric patients to provide support and comfort. Delegated tasks to employees to improve workflow efficiency. Monitored vital signs to assess patient health and well-being. Engaged in meaningful interactions with patients to promote comfort and understanding. Oversee And Control The Unit's.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision to ensure quality patient care.
- Interacted with psychiatric patients to provide support and comfort. Delegated tasks to employees to improve workflow efficiency. Vital Signs, Patient Care, Patient Charting, Communication And Verbal Skills. Engaged in meaningful interactions with patients to promote comfort and understanding. Oversee And Control The Unit's.
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
Vernon, TX
03.2017 - 11.2017
Laborer
Allinez Moving
Vernon, TX
03.2012 - 06.2017
- Transported clients safely to various destinations using company vehicles, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Loaded and unloaded furniture, boxes, and equipment efficiently for residential moving jobs, contributing to smooth operations.
- Wrapped fragile items securely with moving blankets, shrink wrap, and packing materials to prevent damage during transport.
- Transported clients to various destinations using company vehicles.
Supervisor /Lead
PSSI SANITATION
Vernon, TX
12.2012 - 03.2017
PNA
North Texas State Hospital
Vernon, TX
06.1996 - 10.1996
- Oversaw adolescent care during overnight shifts.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring operational continuity.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Vernon High School
Vernon, Tx 09.1992 - 02.1995
Skills
- CNA patient management
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient lifting
- Patient lift operation
- Incontinence care
- Oral hygiene
- Skincare
- Hair care
- Bedpan use
- Catheter management
- Pain management
- Vital signs
- Isolation techniques
- Emergency response coordination
- Emergency procedures
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Risk assessment
- Healthcare privacy
- Safety compliance
- Abuse policy compliance
- Health promotion
- Communication skills
- Patient cognitive support
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Shift coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Unit operations
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Interpersonal mediation
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Freight Experience
- Interpersonal mediation
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
Driving License: Non-CDL Class C
Certification
Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C, Forklift Certification, CNA
Languages
Driving License: Non-CDL Class C
Timeline
PNA IV
North Texas State Hospital
06.2025 - Current
PNA Nurse Supervisor
Vernon State Hospital
06.2025 - Current
PNA IV
VSH
06.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
American Gypsum
03.2022 - Current
Material Operator
Georgia-Pacific
01.2020 - 03.2022
PNA 3
NTSH
06.2017 - 03.2020
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
03.2017 - 11.2017
Supervisor /Lead
PSSI SANITATION
12.2012 - 03.2017
Laborer
Allinez Moving
03.2012 - 06.2017
PNA
North Texas State Hospital
06.1996 - 10.1996
High school diploma or GED -
Vernon High School
09.1992 - 02.1995