Epic
Sonya Bushnell
License Vocational Nurse
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic LVN with extensive experience at Neurorestoritive Care and Medical/Surgical excelling in patient care coordination and clinical assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control protocols and meticulous documentation accuracy. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering compassionate support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Focus Care Humble
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
LVN Floor Nurse
Ebony House
Private Duty LVN
Epic Health Services
- Evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing treatments regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize results.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations while respecting their unique needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following medical protocols and administering medications accurately.
- Performed thorough assessments of new patients, establishing baseline measurements that informed future treatment decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment for healing.
LVN Floor Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Type floor.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
School Nurse
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
School Nurse
North Forest Independent School District
LVN Floor Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center : Casares Karen K
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive discharge plans, resulting in a smoother transition to home or facility-based care.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Education
Vocational Certification - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TXGraduate Certificate - Counseling
Christian Counselors Houston
Houston, TX06.2002
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control protocols
Documentation accuracy
Care planning
Clinical assessment
Quality improvement
Patient care coordination
Medication administration
Healthcare regulations
Patient assessments
Team collaboration
Staff scheduling
Medical records management
Software
Wellsky
Ppc
Certification
Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Stroke
09-2023
Vocational Nurse
08-1995
LVN Charge Nurse
Focus Care Humble
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
LVN Floor Nurse
Ebony House
Private Duty LVN
Epic Health Services
LVN Floor Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
School Nurse
Kipp Texas Public Schools
School Nurse
North Forest Independent School District
LVN Floor Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center : Casares Karen K
Vocational Certification - Nursing
Lee College
Graduate Certificate - Counseling
Christian Counselors Houston