Monique Barnes
Pearland,TX
Summary
Developed critical patient care and support skills in clinical environment, seeking to transition to new field. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, coupled with strong organizational skills. Dedicated to leveraging these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Physicians At Sugar Creek
Sugar Land, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician directives.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individual care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Processed prior authorization requests ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies to facilitate approvals.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information.
Postpartum LVN
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Monitoring the health and well-being of both mom and baby
- Assessing for complications and responding to emergencies
- Monitor and assess postop patients with IV’s and catheters
- Educating parents how to care for newborn and providing hands on support for successful latching
- Collaborating with other health care professionals
- Maintaining infection control techniques
- Demonstrates accountability for direct patient care, applies nursing process, prioritizes care and evaluates outcome caring for and stabilizing premature and term neonates with critical medical and surgical conditions
Outpatient LVN
Texas Children’s
Cypress, TX
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Administer and document medication and immunization as directed and document adverse reactions to medication.
- Assist with emergency patient care
- Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height, weight and the reason for the visit ensuring app documentation
- Call in or send electronic prescriptions refills as directed by provider
- Used thorough knowledge of medical treatment to assess symptoms and recommend treatment for patients through telephone support
- Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondences to determine needed services
LVN SNF/AL
Buckner INC
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Administer IM/Subcutaneous injections, take and record vital signs
- Recognize and respond to significant changes in residents conditions
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding hospice care and services
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patients needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the healthcare team
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2022
Diploma - undefined
Cypress Ranch High School
Cypress06.2013
Skills
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Physician order verification
- Medical office procedures
- Patient confidentiality compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Physicians At Sugar Creek
10.2024 - Current
Postpartum LVN
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
01.2023 - Current
Outpatient LVN
Texas Children’s
11.2022 - 12.2023
LVN SNF/AL
Buckner INC
06.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN
Alvin Community College
Diploma - undefined
Cypress Ranch High School