Michael McCall
Katy
Summary
License Vocational Nurse with 10 years experience in healthcare. Experience in diverse settings. Friendly, detail-oriented individual with medical and people skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Surg Psychiatric Nurse
Mercy Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Psychiatric Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Charles County Jail
2018.10 - 2021.10
- Records all care of information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner using appropriate format and on appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Administers prescribed medications.
- Provides emergency first aid-care as needed.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris County Sheriffs Department
2016.04 - 2020.01
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed vital signs/glucose testing and administered injections and urinalysis testing as needed.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
2016.10 - 2018.10
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Charge Nurse
Afton Oaks Health Care And Rehabilitation
2013.03 - 2019.01
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluation of medical condition up to 40 patients per day.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical history
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and COPD.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO05.2023
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX08.2012
Skills
- Competent in physical assessments
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Critical care nursing
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Organized calendar management
- Critical thinking
- Team building
United States Army
07/2000 to 07/2004
Timeline
Med Surg Psychiatric Nurse
Mercy Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.04
Psychiatric Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
2021.11 - 2022.11
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Charles County Jail
2018.10 - 2021.10
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
2016.10 - 2018.10
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris County Sheriffs Department
2016.04 - 2020.01
Charge Nurse
Afton Oaks Health Care And Rehabilitation
2013.03 - 2019.01
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Jefferson College
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College
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