Vivian Rucker
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Regency Village of Webster, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and coordinate care effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for strong communication skills and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Regency Village of Webster
Webster, Tx 77598
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brookdale Galleria Senior Living
Houston, Tx 77056
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Thrive Rehab of Pearland
Pearland, Tx 77584 346-570-2284
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital Shenandoah
Shenandoah, Tx 77384
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Taylor Recovery Center
Sugar Land, Tx 77478
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to improve nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
Houston, Tx 77027
11.2011 - 01.2020
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Rehab Hospital Clear Lake
Webster, Tx 77584
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silverado Hermann Park Memory Care
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cornerstone Medical Center
Houston, Tx
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
IntraCare Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2008 - 11.2012
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CPNS Staffing Service
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 04.2008
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Practice
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-1977
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Wound care management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Behavioral support
- Crisis management
- Care coordination
- Time management
- Patient confidentiality
Affiliations
- I enjoy fishing with my family and any outdoors activites.
Certification
- LVN
- CPR
- ACLS
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Regency Village of Webster
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brookdale Galleria Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Thrive Rehab of Pearland
08.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital Shenandoah
03.2024 - 07.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Taylor Recovery Center
04.2020 - 03.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Rehab Hospital Clear Lake
11.2017 - 11.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Silverado Hermann Park Memory Care
10.2015 - 11.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cornerstone Medical Center
11.2012 - 10.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
11.2011 - 01.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
IntraCare Hospital
04.2008 - 11.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CPNS Staffing Service
01.2005 - 04.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Practice
Houston Community College
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