Linda Mayer
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at United Medical Centers, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering accurate documentation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
United Medical Centers
2017 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Participated in infection control measures to promote a safe environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Engaged in ongoing training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN
La Vida Serena Nursing And Rehabilitation
2016 - 2017
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Supported daily living activities for patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising charge nurse.
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safety.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Participated in infection control measures to promote a safe environment.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN Charge Nurse
Val Verde Rural Health Clinic
2005 - 2017
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to provide accurate patient assessments.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Coordinated medication administration, verifying dosages and schedules for accuracy.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Led daily team meetings to discuss patient progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Evaluated nursing workflows, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and quality of care.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Nursing LVN - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX05-2002
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
Del Rio, TX05-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Reporting and documenting
- Documenting intake
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN
United Medical Centers
2017 - 02.2022
LVN
La Vida Serena Nursing And Rehabilitation
2016 - 2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Val Verde Rural Health Clinic
2005 - 2017
Nursing LVN - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
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