Pamela Rearden
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
I am a 45 year LVN. I worked acute care in Med Surg, Ortho, and acute Neuro trauma for 20 + years. Now work in Home health for 20 years. I provide wound care including various wd vacs, PICC line care and lab draws. I am experienced in Home Care Home Base charting. As well as pt assess and teaching. Not much I haven't seen or done. I love caring for patients in their own home and work well as a team when appropriate
Dynamic Field Nurse providing over 45 years of healthcare service for ,hospital and home care facilities. Proven skills in wound care and PICC lines. Proficient in patient advocacy and education. Ready to apply all talents to an exciting new opportunity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Field Nurse
Guardian Health Services
Fort Worth, TX
04.2004 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients with specialists or other health providers.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
- Assisted in the development of patient care plans and monitored progress.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as crutches or wheelchairs.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of homebound patients.
- Assessed patient responses during treatments for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any abnormalities to supervising nurses or physicians.
- Performed physical assessments and documented findings accurately.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, injections, and catheterizations.
- Documented all aspects of nursing care provided in accordance with facility policies.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications as directed by physicians or pharmacists.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while providing direct care services.
- Maintained current knowledge of nursing standards, procedures, protocols, laws, regulations.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used in providing direct patient care.
- Developed positive relationships with patients and families to foster trust and respect.
- Assisted in providing emotional support for family members regarding end-of-life issues.
- Conducted patient education about disease prevention and health promotion activities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals set forth by the plan of care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing professional nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and care provided in accordance with agency policies.
- Utilized electronic medical records software systems to document client information accurately.
- Coordinated home health services including durable medical equipment delivery and setup.
- Consulted with patients regarding medical options and disease prevention strategies to encourage optimal health.
- Collaborated with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated families on the importance of self-care management techniques for chronic conditions such as diabetes or COPD.
- Provided assistance in developing discharge plans that include follow-up instructions, long-term goals, lifestyle modifications.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient care.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Performed physical assessments of patients and monitored vital signs.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the field nursing program based on feedback from patients and families.
- Provided primary care services to patients in their homes.
- Monitored changes in patient condition between visits and reported any significant findings to physician or supervisor promptly.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN Field Nurse
Apex Home Health Care
Fort Worth, TX
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients with specialists or other health providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harris Hospital School of Lvn
Fort Worth, TX07.1980
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Resource Referrals
- Infection Control
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Patient Safety
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Disease Prevention Strategies
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Patient Support
- Specimen Collection
- Performance Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- ICD-10
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Conditions Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Strategy Development
- First Aid and CPR
- Care Plan Development
- Quality Assessments
- Equipment Inspection
- Feedback Acceptance
- Intravenous Medications
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- In-Home Care
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Case management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Documenting intake
- Chronic disease management
- Direct Patient Care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Self-Motivated
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Maintaining nutrition
- Writing reports
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
St Paul
Overview
45
45
LVN, hospital and Home care
Timeline
LVN Field Nurse
Guardian Health Services
04.2004 - 08.2023
LVN Field Nurse
Apex Home Health Care
01.2002 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Harris Hospital School of Lvn
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