New grad Registered Nurse with over 17 years of nursing experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
New Grad Registerd Nurse
Work History
LVN
Wise Regional Health Systems
Decatur, TX
03.2013 - Current
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
LVN/Manager
CareNow
Coppell, TX
09.2007 - Current
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
LVN
Supplemental Healthcare
Denton, TX
01.2012 - Current
Primary care, assessment and medication administration to mentally challenged individuals
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Education
LVN certificate - nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
2007
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Successfully directed staff meetings
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Thorough physical assessments
Patient positioning competency
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification year to present
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
BLS
Timeline
LVN
Wise Regional Health Systems
03.2013 - Current
LVN
Supplemental Healthcare
01.2012 - Current
LVN/Manager
CareNow
09.2007 - Current
LVN certificate - nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
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