Rachel Moumouni
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages of 24years with experience of critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Team Select
San Antonio, Texas
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans for pediatric patients.
- Instructed families on how to properly use medical equipment at home.
- Coordinated communication between family members regarding updates on the patient's health status.
- Developed strategies to prevent complications or deterioration of a patient's condition.
- Educated parents about child development milestones and encouraged positive parenting skills.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
- Cared for wounds, administered injections, changed dressings, collected specimens, and performed catheterizations as required.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Counseled parents on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and discipline methods related to caring for a child at home.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
LVN
San Antonio Aide Foundation
San Antonio, Texas
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LVN
Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation
Uvalde , Texas
05.2000 - 02.2011
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques .
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
LVN
Kinney County Detention Center
Brackettville, TX
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Provides nonemergency medical services during daily sick call in jail; Takes requests for medical services.
- Examines inmates as needed; Dispenses treatment.
- Administers medications and injections; Collects laboratory samples.
- Coordinates medical needs of inmates with jail providers; Works with providers to assess and treat medical conditions.
- Maintains complete medical records for each inmate.
- Has responsibility for providing health services which comply with professional, legal and agency standards.
- Arranges appointments for nonemergency medical and dental care outside the correctional facility.
- Provides for emergency medical needs of inmates; Notifies provider if needed; Contacts local hospital.
- Assesses mental status of inmates during daily sick call or as needed; makes referrals to mental health personnel.
- Orders medications and other supplies.
- Corresponds with other institutions and medical personnel to ensure continuity of care for inmates; Provides medical summaries as requested.
- Provides health education to both deputies and inmates; Promotes prevention and health improvements.
- Performs other duties as required.
LVN
Hill Country MHMR
Uvalde , Texas
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
LVN - Practical Nursing
SWTJC
Uvalde, TX05-2000
GED -
Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX05-1988
Skills
- Pediatric Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Home Health Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Geriatric Care
- Educating families
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
LVN
Team Select
02.2018 - Current
LVN
San Antonio Aide Foundation
02.2011 - 02.2018
LVN
Kinney County Detention Center
01.2007 - 02.2008
LVN
Hill Country MHMR
03.2003 - 11.2005
LVN
Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2000 - 02.2011
LVN - Practical Nursing
SWTJC
GED -
Uvalde High School
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