Quintesha Garrett
Navasota,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty LVN
Strive Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
- Provided comprehensive health education for patients and families, resulting in better understanding of medical conditions.
- Processed and ensured timely completion of required paperwork for regulatory compliance.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Promoted a safe environment by and implementing preventative measures.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in nursing care through ongoing trainings.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, addressing concerns or issues promptly to ensure quality of care was maintained at all times.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care provided, making adjustments as needed to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients as prescribed.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment per physician orders.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention.
- Effectively complied with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
CID/LVN Nurse
UTMB Health
05.2011 - 01.2016
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Increased immunization rates within the correctional care facility through educating the offender on the prevention of disease measures.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
UTMB/TDCJ
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Improved overall patient outcomes through active participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05.2006
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistance/Billing/Coding
Education of America
Houston, TX08.2002
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- KanTime Software
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care Needs
- Home Health Nursing
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
- Awarded Outstanding Patient Care 2019
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for the Texas Department of Health
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-Updated 2023
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified-Updated 2023
Timeline
Private Duty LVN
Strive Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2016 - 08.2022
CID/LVN Nurse
UTMB Health
05.2011 - 01.2016
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
UTMB/TDCJ
08.2004 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Blinn College
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistance/Billing/Coding
Education of America
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