Melody Land
Baytown,TX
Summary
Dedicated, patient-focused, and compassionate LVN seeking to secure a challenging nursing position with focus on exceptional patient care. Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, and long-term care. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Liberty Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care plans under supervision.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and education on health practices.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Participated in training sessions to improve nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient 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 patients'' conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- 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.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PointClickCare.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Jacinto College North
Houston, TX12-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control protocols
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient charting
- CPR/AED
- Dementia knowledge and care
Certification
- License #1061997
- Basic Life Support
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Liberty Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Jacinto College North
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