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Starla Thomas

Pearland

Summary

Dedicated and Compassionate LVN with 20 years of experience in geriatric care, specializing in providing exceptional care to residents in there living environments. Proficient in medication administration, care planning, and assessment, with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. Work well as a team leader and take pride in my chosen career. I take every opportunity as a learning experience and will use it to better myself as a nurse. I believe every resident is different and deserves compassion and respect.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with all patient care when needed.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse medical conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

ADON

Hope Village Assisted Living
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluation.
  • Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to staff.
  • Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problem solving.
  • Monitored and evaluated facility staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.

LVN WOUND NURSE

Winchester Lodge
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

LVN COVID NURSE

Regent Care Center
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
  • Properly using and disposing of PPE, such as masks, gowns, and gloves.
  • Strictly adhering to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of the virus to healthcare workers and other patients.

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Winchester Lodge
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.

Education

LVN - Nursing

Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel
Idabel, OK
06.2003

High School Diploma -

Fort Towson High School
Fort Towson, OK
05.1997

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Patient and Family Communication
  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Team Work
  • Case Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Staff Supervision

Certification

  • Omnicare Infusion Services / Vascular Access Device Certification.

Timeline

ADON

Hope Village Assisted Living
09.2023 - 03.2024

LVN

Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current

LVN WOUND NURSE

Winchester Lodge
04.2021 - 01.2022

LVN COVID NURSE

Regent Care Center
12.2019 - 04.2021

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Winchester Lodge
12.2015 - 12.2019

LVN - Nursing

Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel

High School Diploma -

Fort Towson High School

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