Tonya Damm
12371 FM 757 Winona
Summary
Compassionate LVN with strong expertise in wound care management and medication administration. Skilled in patient education and clinical judgment, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Tech
UTHET
Tyler
11.2022 - Current
- Managed wound care for patients with complex needs, facilitating faster healing times.
- Evaluated patients for wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms to inform treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Updated charge nurse on patient status and recorded changes in medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LVN
Providence Park Health & Rehab
Tyler
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Counseled patients and families on care processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Provided education to patients about their conditions and treatment options. and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Streamlined patient flow in clinic, facilitating timely access to care for all patients.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to reduce stress and improve home care quality.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Collected lab specimens from patients for diagnostic testing., ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN Tech
UTHET
Tyler
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care during transitions.
- Assessed patient needs and collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement tailored care plans.
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
Tyler
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Addressed patient requests with timely, condition-specific responses to enhance care quality.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Enhanced infection control by adhering to hygiene protocols and effectively using personal protective equipment.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Facilitated continuity of care through comprehensive documentation of patients' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored and adjusted care plans to reduce hospital readmissions.
LVN
UTMR CMC
Tennessee Colony
09.2013 - 09.2019
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring 'blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cleansed and dressed wounds for optimal healing, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety by vigilantly monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting abnormalities to healthcare providers.
- Facilitated communication between patients, prison staff, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address healthcare problems and expected outcomes.
Education
LVN License - Medicine
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX 08.1992 - 08.1993
Cotulla ISD
Cotulla, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Aseptic techniques
- Geriatric care
- Adult care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health support
- Compassionate care
Timeline
LVN Tech
UTHET
11.2022 - Current
LVN
Providence Park Health & Rehab
09.2022 - 11.2022
LVN Tech
UTHET
11.2020 - 09.2022
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
09.2019 - 11.2020
LVN
UTMR CMC
09.2013 - 09.2019
LVN License - Medicine
Weatherford College
08.1992 - 08.1993
Cotulla ISD