Melody Schoenwandt
Sanger,TX
Summary
Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA Medical City Denton
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive discharge plans, resulting in a smoother transition to home or facility-based care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN
THPG Internal Medicine Of Denton
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising NP.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Cook Children's Physician Network
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations
- Completed school forms and patient charts, using Epic
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy- to-understand terms
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
CHARGE NURSE / REHAB
LVN, LONG TERM, Good Samaritan Society Denton Village
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages
- Provided patient education.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and
- Alzheimer's
- Managed caseload of 20+ clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, medication administration and wound care.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by licensed professional including blood draws, Foley catheter placement & removal and preform EKGs.
MONITOR
Texas Health Presbyterian
12.2008 - 03.2014
- TECH / PCT / ICU, NICU, NEWBORN & POST-PARTUM |, Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Telemetry Monitoring for Hospital
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained clean, healthy and safe environment
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
- Assisted in cleansing enemas and catheterization
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by licensed professional, including blood draws, Foley catheter removal and preform EKGs
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Education
License Vocational nurseVocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX2013
Skills
- EKG Administration
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Documentation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Screening and Triaging
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Discharge Planning
- Feeding Tube Management
- ADL Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- License Vocational Nurse - TX #316134 Exp Dec. 31, 2025
- BCLS Certification. Exp 02-2026
- IV, PICC & Central Line Certification TXBON Approved
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA Medical City Denton
02.2023 - Current
LVN
THPG Internal Medicine Of Denton
01.2022 - Current
LVN
Cook Children's Physician Network
08.2015 - 09.2018
CHARGE NURSE / REHAB
LVN, LONG TERM, Good Samaritan Society Denton Village
09.2013 - 09.2015
MONITOR
Texas Health Presbyterian
12.2008 - 03.2014
License Vocational nurseVocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College
- License Vocational Nurse - TX #316134 Exp Dec. 31, 2025
- BCLS Certification. Exp 02-2026
- IV, PICC & Central Line Certification TXBON Approved
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