Linda Basaldu
Med-Surg Nurse
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in total patient support.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg LVN
Medical City Weatherford
09.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Charge Nurse
Palo Pinto Nursing Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse
Lake Granbury Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
VIVA Pediatrics
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Charge Nurse
Weatherford Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05.2023
No Degree - Nursing LVN
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2017
Skills
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Screening and Triaging
- ADLs Assistance
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Documentation
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Medical Examination
- Treatment Outcome Monitoring
- Patient Management
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Update Electronic Charts
- Seizure Precautions
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Task Delegation
- Documenting Intake
- Nursing Process
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Educating Families
- Collecting Vitals
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting Incidents
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Communication
- Aseptic Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medications
- Counting Narcotics
- Wound Care
- Sample Collection
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Med-Surg LVN
Medical City Weatherford
09.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Palo Pinto Nursing Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse
Lake Granbury Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
VIVA Pediatrics
10.2018 - 09.2019
Charge Nurse
Weatherford Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
No Degree - Nursing LVN
Weatherford College
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