Raleigh (Dylon) Cox
Nacogdoches,Tx
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Lufkin, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by the facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC
Tyler, TX
03.2017 - Current
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to tracheostomy/ventilator dependent patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
Lufkin, TX
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Tyler, TX
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to post operative patients, stroke patients, bariatric patients and patients with generalized weakness needing comprehensive nursing care for rehabilitation
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
Tyler, TX
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to medsurg/telemetry patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX05-2025
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX08.2015
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Problem resolution
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Samples collection
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Woodland Heights Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC
03.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
02.2016 - 06.2016
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Angelina College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Panola College
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