Shani Schexnayder
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned LVN with expertise in wide range of patient care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in Tx.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage House Of Keller
Keller, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using One Click Care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON or ADON.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Charge Nurse
Green Valley Nursing And Rebilitation
Watauga, TX
01.2020 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON or ADON.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Home Health Field Nurse
Rosas 1st Quaility Home Health
Arlington, TX
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON or ADON.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Supported personal care needs, picked up medications, went to MD office to obtain next MD appointment.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications to 15 patients and monitored response to medications
Education
No Degree -
Fortis College Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX05.2013
CERIFICATE - Nursing
Fortis College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Marion Abramson Senior High School
New Orleans, LA05.1995
Skills
- Conditions Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Vital Signs Recording
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Care Planning and Modification
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Epic Systems
- Attention to Detail
- In-Home Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Responsible and Dependable
- Postpartum Patient Care
Certification
- IV Training - 5 Yrs.
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage House Of Keller
04.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Green Valley Nursing And Rebilitation
01.2020 - 12.2021
Home Health Field Nurse
Rosas 1st Quaility Home Health
01.2014 - 08.2020
No Degree -
Fortis College Grand Prairie
CERIFICATE - Nursing
Fortis College-Grand Prairie
High School Diploma -
Marion Abramson Senior High School