Pamela Rearden
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished Home Health LVN with a proven track record at DFW Home Health,and Guardian Home Health for over 20 years, enhancing patient recovery through exceptional clinical documentation and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient relationships, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive and adaptive patient support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
DFW Home Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patien
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic condition.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment .
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies such as IV infusions or injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific condition.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Home Health LVN
Guardian Home Health
01.1994 - 06.2023
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
Education
L V.N. - Nursing Practice
Harris Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Ft Worth , Tx07.1980
Lvn - General Nursing
Harris Hospital School of Licensed Vocational Nurs
Ft Worth , Texas1980
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Ethical Practice
- Diabetes management
- Respiratory Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Family Education
- Cardiac Care
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Post-Surgical Care
- Neurological care
- Orthopedic care
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Documenting intake
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical Assessment
- Caregiving skills
- Wound Care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Family Communication
- Medication Administration
- Transcribing orders
- Preventive Care
- Patient triaging
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Intake
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Maintaining nutrition
- Writing reports
- Home Health Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Intravenous Medications
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Patient support
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Specimen Collection
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Home Health LVN
DFW Home Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Home Health LVN
Guardian Home Health
01.1994 - 06.2023
L V.N. - Nursing Practice
Harris Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Lvn - General Nursing
Harris Hospital School of Licensed Vocational Nurs
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