Detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient education, and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Midland, TX
09.2021 - Current
Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and facility protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
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.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Odessa Endoscopy Center
Odessa, TX
01.2013 - 12.2021
Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures.
Enhanced workflow efficiency by implementing standardized protocols within the nursing team.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Discharge patients and calling post procedure
Physicians, CRNA and nurses chart audits quarterly
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and facility protocols.