Dynamic LVN II with extensive experience excelling in wound care and patient management. Proven ability in clinical judgment and medication administration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in EMR documentation and fostering team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and safety for diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN II, Wound Nurse, Director Staff Development
Autumn Creek Post Acute and Rehab
06.2020 - Current
LVN II
Administer medication and immunizations to over 30 patients by pill, G-tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and liquid form.
Perform Electronic Health Record (EHR) input, maintain care tasks, chart assessment data, document changes in condition, oversee risk management, update care plans, and process physician orders.
Ability to collect and process lab specimens.
Perform wound care.
Assist with and support staff in scheduling department.
Assist in infection control and safety protocols.
Supervise, mentor, and work alongside CNAs.
Serve as liaison between employees and the IT department.
Travel to other sites as needed.
Wound Nurse
Goal is to promote healing.
Implement infection control measures.
General assessment: knowledge of any allergies, ensure airway, breathing, and circulation, vital signs, appropriate fluid intake, pain level.
Accompany wound care physician, throughout facility. Document all changes.
Clean daily, apply wound care - dressings, medications, and length of time. Document.
Notify supervisor of any and all changes; concerns.
Pressure Injuries; Stage 1-4, plus unstageable. May involve extremity diabetic issues, venous, or dehisced surgical incisions.
Negative Pressure Therapy - removes infectious materials, aids in pulling wound edges together, reduces edema
Ostomy, ileostomy, JP drain, and GI care
Integumentary burns. Conduct ABC, initially
Staple removal technique, usually 7-14 days after.
Communicate with co-workers of on-going healing procedures.
Speak to and listen to patient (and RP), about wound care, in-house and at home,.
Assist with admissions, where applicable, throughout facility.
Director of Staff Development
Supervise, counsel, and mentor a nursing staff to more than 50 Certified Nursing Assistants
Manage hiring processes, review applications, coordinate and chair interviews.
Lead theoretical and clinical two-day orientation sessions, administer TB screenings and physicals, and conduct facility tours.
Schedule and conduct CNA evaluations; participate in employee meetings.
Calendar, conduct bi-weekly in-services; log accordingly.
Resident Care Manager, Infection Preventionist, Director of Staff Development, LVN Charge Nurse at LVN, Springs Road HealthcareResident Care Manager, Infection Preventionist, Director of Staff Development, LVN Charge Nurse at LVN, Springs Road Healthcare