Vannes Minor
Anderson,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Syra Health Care
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN Floor Nurse
SARRTP Marion Va
10.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
RN, Medical-Surgical
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
RN Floor Nurse
Options Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
RN Floor Nurse
Ekidz Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
RN Staff Nurse
Indiana Department Of Corrections
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Community Hospital North
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
RN Staff Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2011 - 10.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
LPN
Indiana State Prison
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Worked with Doctors and Psychiatrist to make sure offenders were taking their medications, administered injections as needed
- Worked mostly on lock up units and protected custody
LPN
Lakeland Home care
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Working closely with wound care nurse, doing dressing changes, assessing for infection, drawing blood for labs, wound vacs, and setting up tele health monitors, then documenting on portable laptop
LPN
West Woods of Niles
12.2004 - 01.2006
- Take complete assessment of new residents upon arrival, Administer medication, take blood glucose levels, Flush G-tubes, change catheters and dressing for wound care, take verbal orders from Doctors and follow protocols for pain management
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Indianapolis, IN09.2017
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Discharging
- Time Management
- Shared Governance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Monitoring
- Performing EKGs
- EMR Systems
- Mental Health Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Disease Specialization
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Syra Health Care
06.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
SARRTP Marion Va
10.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2023 - 01.2025
RN Floor Nurse
Options Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Ekidz Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Community Hospital North
11.2020 - 03.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2018 - 01.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Indiana Department Of Corrections
01.2018 - 07.2022
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2011 - 10.2017
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2008 - 07.2011
LPN
Indiana State Prison
01.2007 - 01.2009
LPN
Lakeland Home care
01.2006 - 01.2007
LPN
West Woods of Niles
12.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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