Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Discovery Behavioral Health, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring high standards of care. Recognized for charting accuracy and emergency response skills, contributing to improved patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Discovery Behavioral Health, Prevention and Recovery Center (PARC)
Houston
09.2021 - Current
Collaborate with physicians on patient evaluations and care planning.
Review charts and assess patients to identify abnormal findings or early signs of medical/psychological issues.
Complete documentation, reports, and medical forms accurately and on time.
Provide patient status updates to interdisciplinary teams.
Initiate consultations or referrals and respond promptly to patient and staff requests.
Assist patients with mobility, range-of-motion exercises, and daily activities while offering emotional support.
Educate patients and families on prevention, health maintenance, and psychosocial well-being.
LVN Medication Supervisor
Colonial Oaks Senior Living
Katy
04.2021 - 09.2021
Administer and supervise medications according to physician orders, state regulations, and facility policies.
Manage diabetic care, catheters, colostomies, Hoyer lifts, and other skilled-nursing tasks within LVN scope.
Maintain accurate documentation for medications, controlled substances, and resident records.
Ensure medication availability, proper labeling, and timely removal of expired medications.
Perform and document monthly vitals and weights for residents.
Respond to medical, staff, and facility emergencies during shifts.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vibra Life of Katy, In Association with Memorial Hermann
Katy
04.2019 - 03.2021
Support RNs in maintaining smooth, organized, and efficient unit operations.
Supervise CNAs, assign tasks, train new staff, and ensure adherence to facility standards.
Conduct rounds to monitor patient care and ensure care plans and physician orders are followed.
Document condition changes and communicate with physicians and family members as needed.
Administer oral, IM, and IV medications; perform phlebotomy; and provide oxygen therapy.
Monitor and record vitals, recovery progress, and medication responses.
Manage patient admissions and discharges, completing all required documentation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Katy
06.2017 - 06.2019
Conduct intake assessments and gather patient history from patients and families.
Develop and implement nursing care plans and monitor patient rehabilitation progress.
Administer medications, psychotropic drugs, injections (PPD, insulin, Tetanus, Bicillin), flu vaccines, and perform phlebotomy.
Provide basic therapeutic treatments and monitor patient responses.
Complete patient admissions, discharges, and required documentation.
Assign tasks to nursing assistants and support daily unit operations.
Document treatments, labs, immunizations, and vital signs in accordance with medical record standards.
Perform administrative duties including filing, phone communication, and MAR documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy of all patient records.
Lead Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Katy
03.2015 - 06.2017
Mentoring all newly hired Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), providing leadership, training, guidance, and minimizing risks of all patients.
Monitor and assist patients with mental illness, disability and substance abuse.
Perform vital signs, making sure that all patients' charts are in the proper order, completing patient admissions upon arrival to the unit.
Complete paperwork/assignments, documenting hourly activity checks, including fifteen-minute bed checks.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Mental Health Tech/Nursing Assistant
Cambridge Mental Health Hospital
Houston
02.2014 - 02.2015
Provided care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Assisted with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
Supported patient mobility: transferring in/out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and vehicles.
Aided nurses with wound care, including pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical sites.
Assisted with patient ambulation and transport within the hospital using wheelchairs and gurneys.
Performed basic procedures such as cleansing enemas, catheterization, and bladder irrigations.
Responded to patient calls and ensured timely care and feeding.
Collected patient specimens and recorded vital signs, intake/output, and other measurements.
Documented routine care and reported unusual patient conditions or environmental concerns.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Houston, Texas
Belltech Career Institute
Houston, Texas
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Nigeria
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Nigeria
12.2007
Skills
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Charting accuracy
Vital signs monitoring
Emergency response
Nursing care planning
Team leadership
Certification
• CPR/BLS • CPI
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Discovery Behavioral Health, Prevention and Recovery Center (PARC)
09.2021 - Current
LVN Medication Supervisor
Colonial Oaks Senior Living
04.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Vibra Life of Katy, In Association with Memorial Hermann
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