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Tara Clements

Cedar Park,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate LVN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health LVN

Elara Caring
03.2023 - Current
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LVN PRIMARY CARE FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

Oschner Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.

Clinic LVN

COMPREHENSIVE NEUROLOGICAL CLINIC/ ADVANCED PAIN
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols for managing complex cases within the clinic.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills and compassionate communication techniques.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.

LVN Floor Nurse

Good Samaritan Nursing Home
12.2013 - 01.2019
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Education

Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
Bogalusa, LA
12.2013

Skills

  • IV Certificate
  • CPR
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Patient Charting
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Pediatric Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Family Education
  • Epic Systems
  • Patient triaging
  • Geriatric Care

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Elara Caring
03.2023 - Current

LVN PRIMARY CARE FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

Oschner Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023

Clinic LVN

COMPREHENSIVE NEUROLOGICAL CLINIC/ ADVANCED PAIN
01.2019 - 01.2021

LVN Floor Nurse

Good Samaritan Nursing Home
12.2013 - 01.2019

Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan

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