Stephanie Austin
Paris,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive expertise in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control. Proven ability to maintain composure and make precise decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable environments while fostering seamless collaboration with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and families. Strong management and organizational skills developed through business ownership enhance the capacity to work independently or as part of a team. Committed to continuous education and professional development, ready to leverage clinical skills and a passion for patient care to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Health Solutions Brentwood Terrace
Paris, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication between multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented patient safety initiatives, reducing incidents through proactive risk assessments.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Streamlined documentation practices, improving efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Cultivated teamwork among diverse healthcare professionals to enhance execution of treatment strategies for patients with varying health needs.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Managing Owner
Boardwalk Self Storage
Paris, TX
01.2003 - 06.2021
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Managed all accounts payable/receivable.
- Marketing of Self Storage to potential customers
LVN
Critical Provisions Home Health
Paris, TX
08.1998 - 01.2003
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Provided IV Therapy, IV medication administration and monitoring, under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing compassionate support for both patients and their families during this challenging time period.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as, urinalysis, blood draws, various cultures as ordered by physician.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
LVN
Dr. Fred Williams
Paris, TX
04.1996 - 05.1999
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
LVN
Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris, TX
05.1993 - 06.1996
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
LVN - Practical Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX05-1992
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Patient Intake
- Samples Collection
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Chronic Disease Management
- IV Therapy
- Immunization Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Management
Affiliations
- I owned and operated a Body products business, where i formulated and made soaps, lotions, and body products.
- I have purchased homes to remodel and resale with much of the work, including tile work, painting, designing and, coordinating contractors to completion.
Education and Training
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Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Creative Health Solutions Brentwood Terrace
01.2024 - Current
Managing Owner
Boardwalk Self Storage
01.2003 - 06.2021
LVN
Critical Provisions Home Health
08.1998 - 01.2003
LVN
Dr. Fred Williams
04.1996 - 05.1999
LVN
Paris Regional Medical Center
05.1993 - 06.1996
LVN - Practical Nursing
Paris Junior College