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Tameka Hicks

Little Elm,TX

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Leverage's critical thinking, analysis and Quality-driven medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

USMD Hospital
Aubrey, TX
08.2012 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Coordinate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
  • Precept new staff nurses to provide education on clinic policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Collect blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
  • Observe strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

LVN-Area Manager-Director of Operations

CareNow Urgent Care
Coppell, TX
04.2002 - 08.2016
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
  • Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
  • Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques .
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided guidance on the implementation of new policies and procedures in stores.
  • Oversaw the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training.
  • Direct patient care- EKG, Bloodwork, injections, IV, POCT test

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
02-2002

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medication Administration
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Quality Improvement

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

LVN

USMD Hospital
08.2012 - Current

LVN-Area Manager-Director of Operations

CareNow Urgent Care
04.2002 - 08.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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