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
01.2023 - 04.2024
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
11.2021 - 11.2022
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
10.2018 - 10.2021
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
04.2016 - 01.2020
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
10.2016 - 10.2018
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
03.2013 - 01.2019
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, MO
05.2023
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
08.2012
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
01.2023 - 04.2024
Psychiatric Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Charles County Jail
10.2018 - 10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2018
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris County Sheriffs Department
04.2016 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse
Afton Oaks Health Care And Rehabilitation
03.2013 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Jefferson College
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College
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