LVN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. All with humor and compassion.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
River Hills Health And Rehab
Kerrville, TX
02.2022 - Current
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
LVN Floor Nurse
Kerrville State Hospital
Kerrville, TX
06.2000 - 01.2022
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assisted in the management of aggressive behaviors and medicated accordingly.
Was hospital patient educator from March 2001 through June 2005.
LVN Floor Nurse
Starlite Recovery Center
Center Point, TX
03.1996 - 05.2000
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Specialized in the detox and recovery of addicted clients.
Assisted in client education during the recovery process.
LVN Charge Nurse
Comfort Garden Nursing Home
Comfort, TX
01.1992 - 02.1996
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Started as CNA, then Medication Aide within months of employment. Employer then paid for my LVN education.