Shelby Durham
Panhandle ,TX
Summary
Dynamic LVN with proven expertise in patient assessment and medication administration honed at Aveanna Healthcare. Excelled in delivering exceptional patient education and wound care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Renowned for collaborative teamwork and exceptional interpersonal skills, consistently achieving quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
Amarillo, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Performed nursing procedures such as changing dressings, catheter care, wound care and tube feedings.
- Instructed parents how to administer oral medications or perform home health care tasks such as tube feedings or tracheostomy care.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, tube feedings and respiratory support devices such as ventilators.
- Performed physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy and tube feedings.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound care, catheterization, tube feedings and IV therapy.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
LVN Charge Nurse
Parkview Nursing Home
Muleshoe, Texas
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
LVN
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient education
Timeline
LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
08.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Parkview Nursing Home
03.2021 - 11.2021
LVN
Covenant Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - LVN
South Plains College