Hi, I’m
Francesca Rosa Cox
Nurse
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 21 years of experience in providing patient care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Loyal and diligent professional committed to protecting health, safety and rights of patients. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fort Belvoir Community HospitalFort Belvoir, VA
Hematology/Oncology LVN
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Mentored Navy Corpsmen, Army medics, and Medical Assistants
- Provided patient teaching on self-administration for injectable medications
- Prepared presentations for clinical staff and Providers
- Member of Morale Committee
- Mock Code Lead
Encompass Health Home HealthSpringfield, VA
Care Transitions Coordinator
06.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- 40+ hours week $60,000/year -Duties: Perform bedside transition for patients in hospital setting to determine home health needs.
- Communicate with staff nurses, family members, physicians, social workers, case managers and clinical team in various hospitals.
- Review insurance benefits and attend care plan meetings.
- Present in-services/education to clinical staff and physicians.
- Discuss medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Foster excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Attend weekly meetings in-person and virtually with clinical staff to ensure we are providing a better way to care.
- Collaborated with Hospital Accounts weekly via Webex meetings.
DoDEA Pacific WestCamp Humphreys, South Korea
Substitute School Nurse
08.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Assist students with 1:1 needs, staying on task and completing classwork -Support educational efforts in Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed -Perform administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments -Work with students in accordance with plans developed by specialist and educator
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Encompass HealthEl Paso, TX
Care Transitions Coordinator
04.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- 40+ hours/week $54,000/year -Duties: Performed bedside transition for patients in hospital setting to determine home health needs
- Established communication with staff nurses, family members, physicians, social workers, case managers and clinical team in various hospitals to include Veteran’s Affairs and William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Reviewed insurance benefits and attend care plan meetings
- Presented in-services/education to clinical staff and physicians.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction
- Mentored new Care Transitions Coordinators
Vibra Life El PasoEl Paso, TX
Floor Nurse-LVN
11.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- 40+ hours/week with rotating shifts -Acute Rehab Facility
- Duties: Provide care to 20-25 post-surgical and high acuity patients, supervised 3 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
Mendoza Soldier Family ClinicEl Paso, TX
Pediatric Nurse
10.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- 40 Hours/week -Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon physician's medical care plan, nursing assessment, and physical, mental, and emotional needs of patient
- Review immunization records in order to determine required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration
- Perform both administrative and logistical tasks as member of the healthcare team for clinic, or hospital by contributing to maintaining the environment and resources to deliver healthcare -Served on Unit Practice Council and mentored Active Duty Nursing students
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Member of Unit Practice Council, Improved Morale and work environment.
Lyster Army Health ClinicFort Rucker, AL
Clinical LVN
10.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- 40 hours/week
- Obtain information from patient and/or family in order to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking healthcare.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Used AHLTA to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Urgent Care, Care/CTMCFort Campbell North, KY
LVN Floor Nurse
05.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- 40+ hours/Week - Duties: Performed variety of treatment procedures and provided nursing care to patients of all ages for illness, minor surgical procedures and/or preventative healthcare to include phlebotomy, intravenous insertions and monitoring, bladder catheterizations, dressing changes, suctioning, EKG’s, wound care, and splinting of fractures
- Accurately and thoroughly documented observations
- Prepared, calculated, administered and monitored medications within established scope of practice
- Participated in patient/family education and individualized patient teaching
- Initiated Unit Practice Council in Urgent Care and ED to improve morale and work environment
Sharp Rees-StealySan Diego, CA
Clinical LPN
10.2005 - 04.2010
Job overview
- 40+ hours/week - Family Medicine then transferred to Urgent Care setting - Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, assist in minor surgeries, sigmoidoscopy procedures, immunizations/ injections, IV therapy, phlebotomy and wound care
- Supervised Medical Assistants with drawing up medications and administering injections
- Facilitated charting both on paper and electronically - Managed patient phone calls
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho BernardoSan Diego, CA
Float Nurse
05.2001 - 10.2004
Job overview
- 40 hours/week Assisted Physicians in various departments - Obtained chief complaint, vital signs, assist in minor surgeries and procedures - Managed patient phone calls
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Science in Nursing
06.2025
Maric CollegeSan Diego, CA
Degree: Licensed from nursing
10.1999
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Intravenous Medications
- Team Building
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Time Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- CPR/BLS (exp: 05/2023) License- Licensed Vocational Nurse (exp:)1/31/2025 Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas
Timeline
Hematology/Oncology LVN
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Care Transitions Coordinator
Encompass Health Home Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute School Nurse
DoDEA Pacific West
08.2019 - 05.2021
Care Transitions Coordinator
Encompass Health
04.2018 - 03.2019
Floor Nurse-LVN
Vibra Life El Paso
11.2017 - 07.2018
Pediatric Nurse
Mendoza Soldier Family Clinic
10.2015 - 07.2017
Clinical LVN
Lyster Army Health Clinic
10.2014 - 08.2015
LVN Floor Nurse
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Urgent Care, Care/CTMC
05.2011 - 01.2013
Clinical LPN
Sharp Rees-Stealy
10.2005 - 04.2010
Float Nurse
Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo
05.2001 - 10.2004
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Maric College
Degree: Licensed from nursing
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