[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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Patriot Nursing And Recruitment
Amarillo, TX
08.2021 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising administration.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in various EMR's to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Floor Nurse
Hemphill County Hospital
Canadian, TX
03.2020 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising staff
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
ADON
Coronado Healthcare Center
Pampa, TX
09.2021 - 01.2022
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Planned and assigned workload to multi-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Motivated and supervised nurses and CNA's in delivering quality patient care.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
LVN Charge Nurse
Clarendon Nursing Home
Clarendon, TX
01.2019 - 03.2020
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering various tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LVN Floor Nurse
Vibra Hospital Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
07.2018 - 12.2018
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising staff
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in various EMR to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Point of Care Manager (Phlebotomist)
Pampa Regional Medical Center
Pampa, TX
06.2014 - 02.2016
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency.
Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Telemetry Technician
Vibra Hospital Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
08.2006 - 06.2013
Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using spirometers and other respiratory testing equipment.