Merinda R Arvie
LVN
Manvel
Summary
Healthcare professional equipped with strong foundation in clinical support and patient care. Recognized for ability to enhance patient outcomes through precise diagnostic testing and efficient equipment handling. Known for fostering teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, proficient in patient communication and medical data management.
License Vocational Nurse with more than 27 years of experience. Competent in assessing, planning, developing, and implementing the nursing process in the areas of Clinics, Orthopedics, Physician Offices, Family Practice/Internal Medicine, Private Duty Nursing, Hospital-Med Surge units, LTAC and Rehabilitation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Technician - LVN, GS-6 S 11
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Serve as Administrative Clinical/Technical Support Health Technician to the CITC program, Nurse Managers, and the Transfer Center
- Handles data and coordination for program patients
- Serve as a point of contact for patients, medical center staff, VISN staff, community agencies, and various others who contact this office
- Supports clinical data for care coordination applications such as CPRS, CTM-Patient Flow Chart, Vista Imaging, Vista Capture, Result Note, Consult Closure, HSRM, PPMS, VISTA, REF DOC, SHAREPOINT
- Schedule requests for community care coordination appointments using an electronic resource-based scheduling system
- Process Home Health, Skilled, and Non-Skilled Care consults, Also verify the care provided
- Enter appropriate data into the patient’s electronic record
- Assists patients in communicating with community care providers
- Immediately notifies supervisor/team lead of any problems related to authorizations for Non- VA Care, vendors, documentation or any other situation that may have a negative impact on delivery of services to Veterans
- Communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff at the assigned inter-facility, intra-facility and community sites
- Maintain knowledge of and skill in applying an extensive body of rules, procedures, and operations in a variety of computer hardware and software used for consult management, data entry, retrieval, and record maintenance
- Participate in team huddles and team meetings in order to manage, plan, and problem solve
- Maintain regular contact with other staff members and the facility providers to work out process issues, equipment needs, problems, data collection and any other logistical issues
- Perform a variety of program support duties as assigned, IT request, perform technical issues
LVN, GS-6
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Performed routine direct patient care by obtaining vital signs, immunizations, patient interview, and assist with office procedures
- Performed procedures requiring observation and guidance from the RN Care Coordinator or charge nurse
- Recognized acute patient's distress and initiates correct emergency interventions
- Performed medication administration by following physician's orders according to Medical Center policy, administering, counting, and documenting such in an assigned clinical area according to VA Medical Center policy
- Documented, recorded, and reported in the patient's electronic medical record per VA Medical Center policy all pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality
- Made appropriate decisions concerning patient care and requested assistance when confronted with emergent or unusual patient situations
LVN - Independent Contractor Per Diem
CPNS Staffing
10.2008 - Current
- Staff Relief for local Hospitals-Med Surge units, LTAC, and Rehabilitation facilities
- Obtained a 5-9 patient assignment ensuring total patient care
- Obtained and monitored vital signs, administered nebulizer treatments
- Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, performed venipunctures
- Notified Doctors and Patients of abnormal tests
- Transcribed Physician orders
- Monitored patient’s conditions for changes, administered medication
LVN - Medication Refill Nurse
Memorial Hermann Physicians at Sugarcreek
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care
- Considered the diverse needs of each patient through the entire range of care, provided, and ensured the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience
- Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
- Delivered safe and appropriate care to patients, performed vital signs for newborn and adult patients
- Administered vaccines, performed EKGs, assisted with exams
- Data entry, initiated prior authorizations
- Performed medication refills for the clinic
- Performed other duties as assigned, within the scope of practice and clinical competency
LVN
St. Hope Foundation
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted with direct patient care procedures and related tasks: check in, vitals, obtaining client history, assisted with medical examinations
- Performed EKGs, venipunctures, checked blood glucose levels
- Assisted with office procedures and exams, medication refills
- Telephone triage, completed prior authorizations, processed referrals for Specialty Physicians/Clinics
- Cleaned stock rooms, additional duties as assigned
LVN
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Managed the nursing station for Orthopedic Podiatry unit
- Performed telephone triage
- Assisted with direct patient care procedures and related tasks: check in, vitals, obtaining client history, assisted with medical examinations
- Assisted with office procedures and exam set up
- Cleaned stock room, additional duties as assigned
LVN – Clinic Nurse
Harris Health System
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Obtained Prior Authorizations, Medication refills
- Performed EKGs, assist with office procedures and exams, compiled result letters
- Scheduled patient appointments, utilized Epic Electronic Documentation System
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lafayette General School of Health Sciences
Lafayette, LASkills
- EPIC
- MS Office
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Strong work ethic
Patient care coordination
Adaptability and flexibility
Self motivation
Time management
Per Diem position
I’m a lvn in search of a Per Diem position to provide supplemental income. I have 27 years of nursing experience. I currently have a full-time admin role. However, my experience range from Dr Offices to LTAC units.
Certification
Licensed [Vocational Nurse] - [1998Timeframe]
Timeline
Health Technician - LVN, GS-6 S 11
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
LVN, GS-6
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
LVN - Medication Refill Nurse
Memorial Hermann Physicians at Sugarcreek
08.2016 - 07.2018
LVN
St. Hope Foundation
06.2015 - 04.2016
LVN
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
01.2015 - 06.2015
LVN – Clinic Nurse
Harris Health System
01.2011 - 06.2015
LVN - Independent Contractor Per Diem
CPNS Staffing
10.2008 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lafayette General School of Health Sciences
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