Organized LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN
Covenant Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Health Science Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Care Coordinator LPN
Covenant Medical Center ( CHP Dept)
07.2016 - 10.2022
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Help patient find Primary Care Physician
Assist Patient to find Medical Insurance
Attend medical appointment with when needed
Refer to Social Worker if needed
Clinical Nurse
Texas Tech Health Science Center, Larry Combest
06.2010 - 07.2016
Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
Maintained Clinic RX PAP program
Managed Clinic Samples and Communicated with Drug respresentatives
Clinic LVN
Texas Tech Health Science Center
07.2002 - 07.2010
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
Obtained and recorded vital signs in proper Electronic Medical Record system
Managed Telemedicine clinic
Maintained clinic Samples
Answered and return patient calls in timely manner