Martha Larkin
LVN
Allen,TX
Summary
Accomplished LVN , adept at enhancing client well-being through empathetic care and skilled in managing conditions with professionalism. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving client outcomes.
Experience with aphasia care and adept at elevating patient dignity and self-esteem.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private LVN/Care Companion
Private Individual
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
- Managed household chores such as laundry and light cleaning, maintaining a clean and organized living space,
- Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Assisted client with personal grooming tasks while preserving dignity and self esteem.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Ensured medication was administered in a timely manner and promoted self administration when appropriate.
- Assisted client with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
- Transported client to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained strong connections within ALS caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
LVN Charge Nurse
Mary Campbell Center
09.2012 - 03.2017
- Documented resident vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician, multidisciplinary team, and family.
- Oversaw resident conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in residents' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Worked with Behavioral and Speech Therapy to ensure resident effective communication,
- Supervised direct care staff ensuring safety and infection control protocols were followed.
- Responded to resident requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
LVN Certification - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2005
Skills
- Kind, caring, optimistic, and empathetic care while emphasizing clients strengths and interests through genuine communication
- Ability to maintain a professional, poised, and respectful composure in varied conditions with client, family, and physicians
- Experienced with providing care for individuals with Aphasia, mobility, behavioral and other deficits
- Ability to enhance Clients life by providing assistance with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and self esteem
Timeline
Private LVN/Care Companion
Private Individual
02.2021 - 09.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Mary Campbell Center
09.2012 - 03.2017
LVN Certification - Nursing
Del Mar College