Sylvia McIntyre.
Celina
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in delivering exceptional nursing care within the scope of practice. Proven ability to assess patient needs, implement effective care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort while fostering a compassionate environment. Passionate about continuous professional development and staying current with industry best practices to provide the highest quality of care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Tribute Senior Living.
02.2021 - Current
- Managed continuous professional development for staff to align with industry trends.
- Developed comprehensive health education materials for diverse populations, promoting preventive healthcare practices.
- Established strategic partnerships with community organizations to provide accessible healthcare options for underserved populations.
- Increased overall employee productivity through the development and execution of targeted wellness initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of wellness within the organization, leading workshops on stress reduction, nutrition, and exercise.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and respect among all team members.
- Improved patient retention rates through excellent customer service skills combined with a deep understanding of client needs within the healthcare sector.
Charge Nurse LVN
Tribute Assisted Living and Memory care
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Directed patient admission processes and coordinated comprehensive care plans for geriatric residents.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Implemented mentorship program for new nurses, accelerating their onboarding process and improving their competence.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative nursing practices.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough training sessions on new electronic health record systems.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Adhered to health data protocols to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Charge Nurse Medicare Skilled Unit Nurse
Victoria Garden Rehab Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Interview patients and record medical/personal information on patient records.
- Draw samples, test urine, screen vision and hearing, take and record vital signs, heights and weights to assist with patient screening as needed.
- Assist with follow up on abnormal test results and missed appointments by telephone.
- Under the orders of the physician, administer vaccine and other prescribed medications according to pharmacy regulations.
- Assist with clerical tasks such as daily/monthly reports and patient record processing.
- Review patient record forms for accuracy and completion.
- Assist in orienting new staff, nursing students and nurse volunteers.
- Assist with vaccine and pharmacy inventory control. Arrange dated supplies in order of expiration. Replenish supplies in work area.
- Perform cleanup and sterilization/disinfection of technical areas/equipment.
Home Health Nurse
Koc Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Made skilled nursing visits in the patients’ homes as ordered.
- Performed daily skilled nursing documentations.
- Provided scheduled wound care dressing changes and caregiver instruction of physician ordered wound care treatment.
- Performed weekly wound measurements and assess for changes and progress of wounds.
- Provided patient/caregiver education regarding a patient’s care, medication regimen, treatment, special diets, disease management, safety, medical equipment and management.
- Assessed and reported changes in medical condition and provided caregiver instruction of emergency procedures.
- Provided daily blood sugar checks and insulin administration.
Education
Nursing
Concord Nursing
Grand Prairie, TX09.2008
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
Summary of Qualifications
- More than eight years’ experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Great knowledge of general nursing procedures and techniques involved in the care of patients, disease processes and possible results, medical terminology, routine, and equipment.
- Excellent ability to learn and operate a wide variety of medical equipment.
- Profound ability to properly administer enemas, douches, irrigations, and catheterizations.
- Deep ability to give medications prescribed by physicians and administer oral, injectable medication and IV medication.
- Excellent ability to recognize critical and significant changes in patients.
- Remarkable ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, patients and patients' families.
- Immense ability to accurately record patient information in the patient medical records and to notify appropriate personnel when deviations from the norm occur.
- Deep ability to accurately measure medication doses, weights, lengths, and count vaccine/pharmacy inventory.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patients' medical and personal information.
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 25 lbs.
- Proven ability to deal with stressful situations and stay calm and intervene during crises.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Tribute Senior Living.
02.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse LVN
Tribute Assisted Living and Memory care
01.2019 - 02.2021
Charge Nurse Medicare Skilled Unit Nurse
Victoria Garden Rehab Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
Home Health Nurse
Koc Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013
Nursing
Concord Nursing
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