Michelle Bluestone
Chins Spring,TX
Summary
[State]-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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Oceans Healthcare
2022.10 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Phlebotomist
Ascension Providence Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.08
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
Education
Licence Vocational Nurse - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.2025
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral health support
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Geriatric Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Mental Health Support
- ADL Assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive Care
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Transcribing orders
- Caregiving skills
- Breathing Treatments
- Maintaining nutrition
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Self Motivation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
LVN
Oceans Healthcare
2022.10 - Current
Phlebotomist
Ascension Providence Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.08
Licence Vocational Nurse - Nursing
McLennan Community College
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