Hi, I’m
Erin Durden
Temple,TX
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with 7 years of experience, in multiple environments of nursing, to deliver exceptional patient care in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. If you are looking to hire a proven, compassionate , enthusiastic LVN who can immediately contribute to your medical team, look no further.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Caraday Healthcare LLC, Park Bend Health CenterAustin, 78758
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assessed individual patient needs in order to provide optimal protection from infectious agents.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
San Gabriel Nuring And RehabRound Rock, TX
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and other interdisciplinary team members with tests and procedures.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
- Trach and ventilator care and maintenance
- Assisted and managed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Favorites Healthcare Staffing John H. Stroger, Jr Chicago, IL
LVN Floor Nurse
01.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Worked with RNs to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients of various age ranges in a clinical, mobile and vaccination environment.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Identify issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitor infection control procedures, sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Vaccination environment
- Ambulatory acute care clinic
Spanish Meadows Nursing Brownsville , TX
LVN Floor Nurse
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Exquisite StaffingLivonia, MI
LVN Nurse
06.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Observe patients, report and chart any conditions changes, such as adverse reactions to medications or treatments, and taking any necessary action.
- Administer prescribed medications per MAR, as guided by 10 rights of medication administration.
- Q2hr rounding and as needed answering patients' calls as needed assess and prioritize on an individual basis.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
- Collect specimen samples such as blood, urine, or sputum routine or STAT for laboratory pick up per physician orders.
- Make appointments, keep record and transcribe any existing, new or updated orders per any appointments or physician visits when necessary.
- Prepare patients for any examinations, tests, or treatments in facility or outpatient, explain procedure and answer any questions.
Hartford Nursing and RehabDetroit, MI
LVN Charge Nurse
01.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Observe patient charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Provide basic patient care or treatments such as vital signs, wound dressings or indwelling catheterization.
- Work as part of a Healthcare team to assess patients needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Supervise aides or assistants.
- Answer patients' call, assess needs and prioritize care.
Indian Oaks Living CenterHarker Heights, TX
LVN
08.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Maintain communication with physician, nurse staff, administrators and interdisciplinary team, including clinic and post discharge transition team.
- Under direct supervision of a RN provide information to patients and or RP/parties regarding care options allowing the patient and or RP/parties to make an informed decision that meets his/her medical needs and lifestyle.
- Observe, report and chart medical conditions, treatments and or any change of conditions acute or chronic.
- Provide direct care as assistance to the physician practices in compliance with the administration of medication, treatments, therapy and dietary needs.
- Experience include young adult, geriatric, mental health and disability communities.
- Administer prescribed medication or start intravenous fluids noting time and amount on patients' chart.
Estrella Oaks Nursing and RehabilitationGeorgetown, TX
LVN Charge Nurse
11.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality patient care, including specimen collection, exam or procedure preparation, and vital sign monitoring.
- Ordered diagnostic tests, imagine, or assessments as directed by physician and facility protocol.
- Communicated with patients, family, and other health care professionals regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options.
- Monitored medical supply use and reported items to be replenished.
- Recorded accurate, concise, and complete EMR documentation using Point Click Care program system.
- Participated in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording.
- Administer prescribed medication or start intravenous fluids noting time and amount on patients' chart.
CMA/CNA, Estrella Oaks Nursing and RehabilitationGeorgetown, TX
09.2012 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Prepared medication and documented administration to maintain optimal safety standards.
- Administered oral and eye ointments/drops medications to treat residents’ diverse conditions.
- Kept patients’ MAR documentation current with name, strength, and dosage of medication.
- Observe residents’ conditions and behaviors and promptly reported concerns to offer consistent protection.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
- Rounded unit hourly and assisted with tasks such as pain management, positioning, and item retrieval.
- Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and examination areas to prevent disease spread.
Education
Career Point College
Nursing Diploma Certificate from Nursing
08.2016
Central Texas College, Killeen, TX
Some College (No Degree) from General Studies
Temple College, Temple, TX
Some College (No Degree) from General Studies
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Good work ethic
- Infection control
- Assisting physicians and multidisciplinary team
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating patients and families
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Caring for wounds
- Documentation
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Tracking symptoms
- Sample collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Patient triaging
- LTAC
- LVAD and MAPS experience
- Tracheostomy certification
Certification
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse,
#335081, Exp. 11/2023
American Heart Association BLS Certification, Exp. 12/2023
Respiratory Training Certification, Specialized Medical Services, 01/2023
Experience and Additional information
In addition I am a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of a RN, have experience in post surgery LTAC and rehabilitation services. This includes LVAD monitoring and MAPS assessment, tracheostomy and ventilator maintenance with certification from Specialized Medical Services, IV maintenance and certification, gastrointestinal feeding maintenance and care, urinary and bowel diversion maintenance and care.
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
Caraday Healthcare LLC, Park Bend Health Center
08.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
San Gabriel Nuring And Rehab
10.2022 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Favorites Healthcare Staffing John H. Stroger, Jr
01.2022 - 09.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Spanish Meadows Nursing
09.2021 - 12.2021
LVN Nurse
Exquisite Staffing
06.2021 - 08.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Hartford Nursing and Rehab
01.2021 - 04.2021
LVN
Indian Oaks Living Center
08.2017 - 01.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Estrella Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 06.2017
CMA/CNA, Estrella Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 11.2016
Career Point College
Nursing Diploma Certificate from Nursing
Central Texas College
Some College (No Degree) from General Studies
Temple College
Some College (No Degree) from General Studies
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse,
#335081, Exp. 11/2023
American Heart Association BLS Certification, Exp. 12/2023
Respiratory Training Certification, Specialized Medical Services, 01/2023
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