Vannessa Grimes
Brazoria,TX
Summary
Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
LVN Float Pool Nurse
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LVN
Correct Care Solutions
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Front Desk Clerk
Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation and efficient shipping.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup or courier delivery to customers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
- Monitored premises security, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive impression of the company.
- Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CHCP
Houston, TX10-2022
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Fortis College
Norfolk, Va2016
Skills
- Customer and client relations
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition educator
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Professional bedside manner
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
LVN Float Pool Nurse
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2022
LVN
Correct Care Solutions
12.2016 - 03.2022
Front Desk Clerk
Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
03.2012 - 03.2013
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Fortis College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CHCP
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