Shatavia Turner
Hempstead,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate nursing care. Skilled in clinical assessments, medication administration, and collaborative care. Eager to leverage my strong clinical foundation and problem-solving abilities to excel as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and wellness strategies.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety during daily care activities.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurses in the development of individualized care plans based on patients'' unique needs and preferences.
- Mentored new hires to foster a supportive learning environment while promoting adherence to best practices in patient care delivery.
- Prioritized patients'' needs and organized workload efficiently for timely care delivery.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Briarwood Manor Care
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Mentored Nursing care staff on best practices in patient care and effective communication within healthcare teams.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients' conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- 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.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of nursing interventions, assessments, evaluations, and changes in condition.
- Implemented new procedures that enhanced workflow efficiency and improved overall patient satisfaction ratings.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient care activities with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely intervention.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving patient safety within the facility.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through strict adherence to facility policies, federal and state laws, and nursing practice standards.
- Safeguarded patients'' rights by advocating for their preferences while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
- Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating post-acute care services and ensuring smooth transitions for patients returning home or moving to other facilities.
- Reduced patient anxiety levels during procedures by providing clear explanations and offering emotional support throughout the process.
- Mitigated risk factors associated with fall incidents among high-risk populations through vigilant monitoring and implementation of appropriate interventions.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Hempstead, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TX03-2025
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX06-2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- CPR certification
- Intravenous medications
- Patient charting
- Pain management
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Oxygen therapy
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient support
- Medication administration
- Infection control policies and procedures
- Time management
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Professionalism
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Agency Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brenham State Supported Living Center
03.2022 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Briarwood Manor Care
08.2021 - 03.2022
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Blinn College