Virginia Oakley
Springtown,TX
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled LVN with thirty years of experience as a nurse and 8 years of pediatric nursing in a school setting, supporting students with special needs. Experienced in collaborating with parents, educators, therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists to implement physician-directed plans of care and promote student health, safety, and academic success. Strong background in coordinating care, monitoring medical needs, and assisting other staff in fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Health Care Services
Forth Worth, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Assist with patient treatment and rehabilitation by performing nursing procedures for which my training has provided the necessary skills and judgment. Participate in assessment planning, implementing, and evaluating all patient care in collaboration with the clinical supervisor. Provide health counseling, including emotional support and parental education. Coordination of Care with all other agencies and physician offices involved in patient care. With my current patient, I accompany them to school via school bus, attend all classes, assist teachers in modifying per their accommodations, and attend to their medical needs including changes and G-button feedings. I also provide total care for them in their home environment while having a good working relationship with the parents.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Kristi Lee Manor
Colorado City, Texas
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Oversaw 2 CNAs during night shift in 70-bed facility, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols. Administered medications according to physician orders and facility protocols. Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team. Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Substitute Teacher
Colorado Independent School District
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Substitute Teacher with experience providing classroom instruction and supervision in a rural school district across diverse grade levels and subject areas. Skilled in maintaining a structured, positive learning environment, following lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and adapting to the unique needs of students and staff. Demonstrated ability to support student learning, communicate effectively with faculty, and ensure continuity of instruction in small school community settings.
LVN Nurse
Texas Health Care
North Richland Hills, Texas
11.1996 - 02.1998
- As an LVN for busy Internal Medicine practice, responsibilities included patient scheduling, immunizations, filing, managing incoming and outgoing calls, patient history, physicals, phlebotomy, scheduling of tests ordered, referrals, medication refills. I also assisted the physician during patient examination.
Education
Practical Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville,TX08-1995
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Medication management
- Medication management
- Home health
- Care coordination
- Wound care
- Nutrition management
- Injection administration
- Vital signs
- Tube feeding
- Breathing Treatments
- Basic life support
- Acute care
- Critical care experience
- Medical records
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Medication management
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Expires 2027
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Health Care Services
01.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Kristi Lee Manor
05.2010 - 03.2014
Substitute Teacher
Colorado Independent School District
09.2008 - 05.2011
LVN Nurse
Texas Health Care
11.1996 - 02.1998
Practical Nursing
North Central Texas College