Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Strong computer skills; efficient with Cerner, Microsoft programs, My Practice Magic, EPIC, Athena
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN - Care Coordinator Remote
CAREHARMONY
Haslet
07.2022 - Current
Perform clinical and administrative tasks to keep the workflow going
Working remotely and performing tasks in a timely manner while communicating with team members
Manage patient census with resolution-driven approach to close gaps in clinical and non-clinical patient care
Identify and coordinate community resources with patients that would benefit their care
Provide patient education and health literacy on the management of chronic conditions
Perform medication management, including identifying potential medication concerns, reconciliation, adherence and coordinating refills
Assist in ensuring timely delivery of services to patients; Home Health, DME, and other critical needs
Resolve patients' questions and create an open dialogue to understand needs
Assist/manage referrals and appointment scheduling
Determine acuity of a call
Provide patient information, instructions, prepare medical records, maintain patient charts/information, develop a list of current medications
LVN
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE - SOUTHLAKE FAMILY MEDICINE
02.2020 - 06.2022
Handle patient preparation including taking vital signs, assessing condition, performing electrocardiograms, applying sterile dressings, assisting with pap smears and sutures, monitoring response to treatment and medication, and documenting changes in condition
Prepare and administer medication and give injections under supervision
Telephone prescription refills to Pharmacy and document in medical record
Perform routine Laboratory functions such as obtaining and labeling specimens, ordering analysis, documenting lab results, and possibly explaining results to patient
Prepare examination rooms with appropriate medical supplies, cleaning and maintaining examination room equipment
Schedule referral appointments for patients, CT scans, MRI and other procedures
Educate patient and family members regarding plan of treatment as prescribed by Physician
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices.
Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patient interactions.
LVN
SONOBELLO
03.2019 - 02.2020
Room patients for pre-op and post-op appointments, collect vitals, medical history, charting surgical notes and progress notes
Setting up OR's for surgical procedure, starting IVs, assisting the surgeon during procedures, cleaning/sterilizing OR rooms, autoclaving instruments
Passing medications to patients safely, taking medication orders from the doctor
Circulating surgery cases throughout the day
Explaining treatment procedures, medications and physician's instructions to patients and caregiver(s)
LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST
TUALITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 12.2018
Collect, label, and process specimens for clinical protocols
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing, and receptionist duties including customer service and checking in patients
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Successfully performed venipuncture collections on all age groups
Education
DIPLOMA - Nursing
SUMNER COLLEGE
Skills
LVN/LPN Compact License
Chronic condition education
Patient assessment
Clerical documentation
Remote communication
Resource identification
Team collaboration
HIPAA compliance
Diabetes management
Empathetic and compassionate
Certificates And Licensure
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN), 10/31/26, ME - Multi-State