Lorri Hurst
Snyder,TX
Summary
Compassionate LVN with strong patient assessment and medication administration skills. Proven ability to coordinate patient care and implement infection control measures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Interim Home Health and Hospice
Big Spring, Texas
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Administered patient care in diverse field environments efficiently.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans accurately and timely.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
LVN
Cogdell Family Clinic
Snyder, Texas
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Administered medications and immunizations as prescribed by a physician.
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Answered patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services when needed.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote better health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
- Supported infection control protocols during patient interactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
LVN
In Home Care
Big Spring, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
LVN Charge Nurse
Commanche Trail Nursing Home
Big Spring, Texas
03.1999 - 01.2005
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated with families to address patient needs and concerns.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Texas State Technical College
Sweetwater, TX02-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control measures
- Effective communication
- Patient care coordination
- Time management
Timeline
LVN
Interim Home Health and Hospice
08.2022 - 10.2024
LVN
Cogdell Family Clinic
11.2018 - 08.2022
LVN
In Home Care
01.2005 - 01.2015
LVN Charge Nurse
Commanche Trail Nursing Home
03.1999 - 01.2005
Certificate - Nursing
Texas State Technical College