SAMIRE LAKNA
Katy,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated LVN with extensive experience in providing quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Detail-oriented LVN with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of effectively managing patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Experienced LVN with a proven track record of administering medications, monitoring patient vital signs, and documenting patient progress accurately. Highly skilled LVN with a passion for delivering personalized patient care, proficient in implementing care plans and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHARGE NURSE
Oakmont Healthcare Rehabilitation of Katy
03.2024 - Current
- Assessing patients.
- Administering care
- Collaborating with other health care professionals
- Educating patients.
- Advocating for Patients.
- Monitoring vital signs, administering medications.
- Performing physical exams.
- Listening to patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Realtor
Walzel Properties LLC
12.2016 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
- Facilitated deals between sellers, buyers and brokers for maximum profits.
- Explained financial requirements and analytical data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Researched current listings available in the area using multiple online resources.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone or email.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Established key business relationships within industry by using responsiveness, efficiency and deep knowledge of real estate industry.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by effectively and swiftly resolving issues.
- Promoted active listings through social media marketing, open houses and newsletters.
- Managed marketing strategies for properties including advertising campaigns and open houses.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Coordinated appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Generated list of properties to meet specific client needs.
Patient Care Tech II Surgery Dep
Methodist West Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the nursing staff
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
- Provided direct patient care and support in a hospital setting
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assisted nurses with preparing patients for surgery.
- Sanitized all instruments used during surgery according to hospital standards.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use in operation theater.
- Maintained cleanliness in the operating theatre area.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Patient Care Tech II
Alexian Brothers Hospital
, IL
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Provided quality patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted medical surgical nurses with treatments, procedures, and documentation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy. ETC
Patient Care Tech/Phlebotomist
Swedish American Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted with activities of daily living for elderly residents in a hospital facility.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored patient vital signs, and reported any changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients following surgeries or injuries.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during procedures and treatments.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
CNA
Provena St. Annes Center Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Nursing Assistant -
Roc Valley College
LPN/LVN Nursing program -
J Renee College
Champion Real Estate School -
Champion Real Estate School
East High School -
East High School
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassion
- Critical thinking
- Adherence to protocols
- Team collaboration
- Charting and documentation
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Indirect patient care
- Evidence-based nursing
- Nursing expertise
- Health education
- Staff scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient admitting
- Compassionate and patient
- Patient assessments
- Safety and security procedures
- Discharge planning
- Staff supervision
- Goal driven
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Duty delegation
- Friendly and outgoing
- Staff management
- Ethical practice
Languages
- English
- Albanian
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Certificationscourses
- BLS
- ACLS
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE
Oakmont Healthcare Rehabilitation of Katy
03.2024 - Current
Realtor
Walzel Properties LLC
12.2016 - Current
Patient Care Tech II
Alexian Brothers Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2014
Patient Care Tech II Surgery Dep
Methodist West Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2021
Patient Care Tech/Phlebotomist
Swedish American Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2010
CNA
Provena St. Annes Center Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2003 - 05.2008
Nursing Assistant -
Roc Valley College
LPN/LVN Nursing program -
J Renee College
Champion Real Estate School -
Champion Real Estate School
East High School -
East High School
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