Skilled, licensed vocational nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards, and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communication skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritize clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced, emergent settings. Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physician and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patient's health through nursing and health education processes. Maintain a positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Excellent record of adherence to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
· 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.
· Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
· Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
· Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
· 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.
· Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
· Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
· Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
· Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
· Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
· Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
· Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
· Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
· Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
· Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.