Seasoned Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
09.2018 - Current
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.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Answered incoming phone calls, responded to patient provider portal messages, and pre-charted for Telemedicine appointments.
Medication prescription refills, pended lab orders, checked patients in, and out of appointments, as well as scheduled future appointments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
National Nursing And Rehab
02.2018 - 09.2018
Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2018
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Rosewood Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 03.2012
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX
03.2003
Skills
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Wound Care
IV Insertion
Chronic Disease Management
Medication Administration
Foley catheter and straight catheter procedures
Patient Data Management Systems
Intramuscular Injections
Immunization Administration
Strong Clinical Judgment
Update Electronic Charts
Medical Records Management
EMR Systems
Indirect Patient Care
Patient Health Information Access
Assisting Physicians
Tracheostomy Care
Pneumonia Vaccinations
HIPAA Protocols
Behavioral Assessment
Educating Families
Medical Examination
HIPAA Guideline Adherence
Breathing Treatments
Patient and Family Communication
Rehabilitation Techniques
Charting and Recording
EKG Administration
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
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