Ruvonda Martin
Rayne,LA
Summary
Professional Licensed Practical Nurse, prepared for this role with strong focus on patient care and clinical efficiency. Skilled in administering medications, performing assessments, and maintaining accurate patient records. Highly adaptable team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring effective collaboration and patient outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse/Per Diem/LTC/SKilled/Rehab
J Micheal Morrow Memorial Home
11.2022 - Current
- License Practical Nurse/Per Diem
- Long Term Care
- Facilitated patient recovery through expert wound care, infection control measures, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, minimizing errors in dosage or timing.
- Increased patient safety by diligently documenting medical information, treatment plans, and nursing interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new patients to identify risks, needs, goals, and appropriate interventions.
- Promoted patient health and wellbeing with compassionate bedside manner and attentive monitoring of vital signs.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new nursing staff, guiding them through the learning process while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in nursing practice, adjusting care strategies as needed to best meet evolving patient needs.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN/Corrections/LTC/LTAC/Behavioral/Per Diem/Skilled
Platinum Healthcare Staffing
01.2012 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Travel LPN/LTC/Skilled/Rehabilitation
Revv Staffing/Center for Living and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
License Practical Nurse
Evangeline Oaks Guest Home
01.2013 - 11.2023
- License Practical Nurse
- Long Term Care
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
License Practical Nurse & MT
Women's & Children Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2013
- License Practical Nurse & MT
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Hospital-floater
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Lafayette, LA03.2012
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessments
- Geriatric care
- Mental health support
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition support
- Hospice care
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Postoperative care
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Patient assessments
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Inpatient care
- Emergency response
- Behavioral assessment
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Documenting incidents
- Charting and recording
- PCC, Epic, Cerner, AHT, EMR software
- Caring for wounds
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Basic life support
- EMR / EHR
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Intravenous medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication reconciliation
Certification
- Compact license # 20120880
- BLS, CPI, IV Certification
EMR:
Point Click Care, LTC, AHT, Epic, & Cerner
Timeline
Travel LPN/LTC/Skilled/Rehabilitation
Revv Staffing/Center for Living and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - 02.2025
License Practical Nurse/Per Diem/LTC/SKilled/Rehab
J Micheal Morrow Memorial Home
11.2022 - Current
License Practical Nurse
Evangeline Oaks Guest Home
01.2013 - 11.2023
LPN/Corrections/LTC/LTAC/Behavioral/Per Diem/Skilled
Platinum Healthcare Staffing
01.2012 - Current
License Practical Nurse & MT
Women's & Children Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2013
License Practical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
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