Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN- Private Duty Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
03.2008 - Current
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Clinical services
Continuity of care
Provide one-on-one direct patient care
Provide support and education to patient and family
Record medical findings, symptoms, and observations
Act as consult and advocate for patient
Monitor and record patients seizure activity, ensure safety for patient
LVN- Clinical Coordinator
1st Texas Home Health
09.2007 - 03.2008
Receive new patient orders
Insurance verification
Review labs and fax to ordering physician
Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Track staff license and certifications for expirations
Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
LVN- Office Nurse/ IV and Procedures Nurse
Texoma Neurology Associates
09.2006 - 09.2007
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.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
IV starts and IV therapy
Schedule patients for IV therapy
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN- Clinical Coordinator
Grayson County Home Health
05.2005 - 05.2006
Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LVN- Pulmonary Office Nurse
North Texas Pulmonary
08.2002 - 05.2005
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Administration, Organizational Supervision
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Collin College
McKinney, TX
05.2021
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
12.2001
Skills
Adaptability
Communication
Teamwork
Complex Problems- Critical Thinking
Clinical Interventions
EMR Systems- Accurate Documentation
Multitasking Abilities
Patient Care Plans
Prior Authorization Processing
Data Review
Microsoft Office
Healthcare Operations
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
LVN- Private Duty Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
03.2008 - Current
LVN- Clinical Coordinator
1st Texas Home Health
09.2007 - 03.2008
LVN- Office Nurse/ IV and Procedures Nurse
Texoma Neurology Associates
09.2006 - 09.2007
LVN- Clinical Coordinator
Grayson County Home Health
05.2005 - 05.2006
LVN- Pulmonary Office Nurse
North Texas Pulmonary
08.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts - Administration, Organizational Supervision
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts -
Collin College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
North Central Texas College
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