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Sharon West

Beeville,TX

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience at DSHS, adept at medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and clinical judgment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment and delivering exceptional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

DSHS
Bee
12.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
  • Supported training of new staff on nursing procedures and hospital policies, fostering a cohesive work environment.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Star Home Health
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2000 - 06.2001

Delivered comprehensive health care services to patients at home. To include medication administration, wound care, and education to the patient.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UTMB Health
Beeville, TX
10.2013 - 03.2025

Delivered healthcare services to inmates in a maximum security facility.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

TDCJ
Beeville, TX
10.1992 - 10.2013

Delivered healthcare services to inmates in a high-security prison.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Health
Corpus Christi, TX
10.1991 - 10.1992

Provided post-operative care to patients on the medical-surgical floor.

Education

Lvn - Nursing

Bee County College
Beeville, TX
06.1991

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Geriatric care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education
  • Direct patient care
  • Infection control
  • Patient assessment
  • Mental health support
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Diabetes management
  • Workflow coordination
  • Nutrition support
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Medical examination
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Pediatric care
  • Care plan development
  • Anatomy
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Postoperative care
  • Patient and family communication
  • Nursing processes
  • Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
  • Screening and triaging
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Treatment outcome monitoring
  • HIPAA guideline adherence
  • Care plans
  • Neurophysiology
  • Vital signs
  • Patient relationship building
  • Caregiving skills
  • Immunization administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Emergency response
  • Wound care
  • Breathing treatments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • EMR / EHR
  • ADL assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Patient management
  • Documenting intake
  • Family communication
  • Home health care
  • Patient intake
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Chronic disease management
  • Inpatient care
  • Patient triaging
  • Medical records management
  • Health education
  • Patient evaluations
  • Palliative care
  • Outpatient care
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Staff supervision
  • Preventive care
  • Indirect patient care
  • Writing reports
  • Medical office administration
  • Case management
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Care planning
  • Shared governance
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Pain management
  • Quality assurance
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Caring for wounds
  • Vocational support
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • EKG administration
  • Type EMR software
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Charting and recording
  • Samples collection
  • Cultural competence
  • State licensed practical nurse
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Documenting incidents
  • Medical records security
  • Biomedical hazard disposal
  • Counting narcotics
  • Educating families
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Tuberculosis testing

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

DSHS
12.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UTMB Health
10.2013 - 03.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Star Home Health
06.2000 - 06.2001

Licensed Vocational Nurse

TDCJ
10.1992 - 10.2013

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Health
10.1991 - 10.1992

Lvn - Nursing

Bee County College
Sharon West