Valarie Vandever
Brenham,Texas
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate LVN with over 30 years of experience delivering patient-focused care, whether operating in a busy clinic setting, traveling within a 50 mile radius to provide in-home care, or working in an urgent/emergency care setting. I assisted in auditing charts for compliance and worked in Quality Assurance. I have also been a nurse-physician liaison, and on numerous occasions, been tasked with helping in Public Relations and marketing. I am very passionate about teaching patients and caregivers on disease processes and medications, as I have seen when patients understand their disease and medications, they tend to be more compliant and successful in managing their health.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Baylor Scott and White/ Brenham Clinic
Brenham, Texas
03.2018 - Current
- I conduct the intake of patients by preparing the room, updating patient's history, medications and allergies, and documenting in our electronic medical record (Epic)
- I prepare equipment and other instruments for the provider and assist with the exam and treatment when needed
- I provide direct care, including administration of medications, performance of wound care, and diagnostic procedures, such as EKGs and PFTs
- As the LVN, I answer patient calls regarding appointments, medical issues, referrals, medication refills and questions related to lab results, MRI, CT and Xray results, and schedule follow appointments as needed.
Skilled Nurse (LVN)
Daniel Jarvis Home Health Agency (Taken over by Alomega)
Bryan, Texas
07.2007 - 03.2016
- My primary job was to perform skilled nurse visits to assess, teach, perform wound care and venipuncture, test glucose and administer injections, and to document such care using the company's OnDemand online charting/documentation program
- I was trained and took over the monitoring of our Lifestream online telemedicine and Med Partner monitoring of our patients for approximately two years
- I also helped audit charts and QA's nursing notes for several months
- I helped with public relations and marketing for the Brenham, Sommerville, and Caldwell areas
- In addition, I have taught and certified the nursing and office staff on CPR.
LVN/ Field Nurse
Choice Home Care
Bryan, Texas
01.2001 - 09.2006
- I made home skilled visits to assess and educate patients regarding diseases and medication
- I performed wound care and venipunctures, and documented all activities
- I assisted with public relations and marketing, and educated and certified office and nursing staff on CPR.
LVN/ Field Nurse
Home Health Advantage of Texas
Bellville, Texas
07.1999 - 09.2000
- I made skilled nurse visits to perform wound care, give injections, perform head to toe assessments and perform IV therapy
- I was also the QA nurse, reviewing documentation and performing chart audits
- I was also the nurse-physician liaison, assisting with public relations and marketing
- I assisted in implementing the skilled teaching reference materials for this company.
LVN
Texas Guaranteed Home Health
Brenham, Texas
07.1998 - 02.1999
- I made skilled nurse visits to assess, educate and perform other procedures deemed necessary
- I was the QA nurse and audited charts, skilled nurse notes and assisted with infection control, public relations, and marketing.
LVN/ Field Nurse
Hearthside Home Health
Navasota, Texas
12.1997 - 02.1998
- I made skilled nurse visits to assess, educate, perform wound care and venipunctures, and other interventions as necessary.
LVN/ Field Nurse
AMA Homecare
Brenham, Texas
03.1996 - 12.1997
- I made skilled nurse visits to perform wound care, give injections, perform head to toe assessments, educate patients, family, and caregivers on safety, medication and disease processes
- I also performed venipunctures as ordered by MDs
- I assisted with scheduling, chart audits and helped set up patient teaching system.
LVN
Carters Special Care Home Health
Hempstead, Texas
08.1994 - 02.1996
- I made home skilled visits to perform total body assessments, perform wound care, give injections, administer IV therapy, venipunctures, and educate patients and caregivers regarding disease process and medications.
LVN
Lifeway Home Health
Giddings, Texas
11.1992 - 08.1994
- I made home skilled visits to perform head to toe assessments, recorded vital signs, performed wound care, administered IV therapy and venipunctures
- I educated patients and caregivers on working with and managing PAC pumps as well as Groshong catheters.
ER Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital
Giddings, Texas
12.1990 - 11.1992
- I primarily worked in the emergency room with ER doctor triaging patients, giving injections, and assisting doctors with various procedures and treatments
- I also assisted in OB/GYN as well as MED-SURG when needed.
LVN/ Field Nurse
Alomega Home Health Care
College Station, Texas
03.2016
- I made skilled nurse home visits where I performed head-to -toe assessments, including vital signs
- I also performed wound care, and obtained lab specimens including performing venipuncture
- I administered mediations and injections as needed, per doctor's orders
- I educated patients and caregivers on facts and procedures related to medications and disease processes
- I digitally documented all information per agency policies and Medicare guidelines.
Education
LVN License -
Zelda L Allen School of Vocational Nursing
01.1990
Skills
- Assessment and Completion of vital signs/ blood glucose monitoring
- Performance of EKGs and PFTs, application of Holter monitors, phlebotomy, as ordered by physician
- Medication administration (PO, SQ, IM), according to physician orders
- Performance of TB skin tests
- Accurate documentation using electronic medical record (Epic)
- Maintenance, organization and sanitization of exam rooms, nurses station/work area including supply closets, in compliance with infection control policy
- Performance of monthly inventory
- Phone and clinic triage of patients, including scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals/follow up appointments, sending electronic messages to doctors, PAs, and NPs to address patient questions/medication refills
- Wound care including measurements and status
- Meticulous organization skills
- Interpersonal skills- whether alone in a home setting reporting to a physician or Nurse Supervisor, or as part of a team in a busy clinic working with different departments to ensure the best patient care
Certification
- Current LVN License
- Current American Heart Association CPR Card
- IV Certification Course Completion
Accomplishments
I have received numerous recognitions and awards regarding patient satisfaction and going above and beyond for patients. I have received the "Daisy Award" which is an international recognition program to honor and recognize outstanding effort to provide extraordinary care to patients entrusted in my care. To my knowledge, I am the only Baylor Scott and White Nurse in Brenham to have received this award.
References
Personal and Professional references available on request.
Timeline
LVN
Baylor Scott and White/ Brenham Clinic
03.2018 - Current
LVN/ Field Nurse
Alomega Home Health Care
03.2016
Skilled Nurse (LVN)
Daniel Jarvis Home Health Agency (Taken over by Alomega)
07.2007 - 03.2016
LVN/ Field Nurse
Choice Home Care
01.2001 - 09.2006
LVN/ Field Nurse
Home Health Advantage of Texas
07.1999 - 09.2000
LVN
Texas Guaranteed Home Health
07.1998 - 02.1999
LVN/ Field Nurse
Hearthside Home Health
12.1997 - 02.1998
LVN/ Field Nurse
AMA Homecare
03.1996 - 12.1997
LVN
Carters Special Care Home Health
08.1994 - 02.1996
LVN
Lifeway Home Health
11.1992 - 08.1994
ER Nurse
Lee Memorial Hospital
12.1990 - 11.1992
LVN License -
Zelda L Allen School of Vocational Nursing
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