A Licensed Vocational Nurse seeking a position within your organization in a patient care role. With proven expertise in managing total nursing care, by providing excellence in the healthcare setting with excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgement and compassionate nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
United Regional Healthcare System
05.2022 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans for patients.
Educated patients and families on post-discharge care procedures and health management strategies.
Assisted in rehabilitation exercises, promoting mobility and enhancing patient independence.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and reported findings promptly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Assisted patients in regaining control of their functional independence, treating complex medical issues, and redefining how care is provided.
Provided excellent care for patients with multiple neurological conditions, joint replacements, and multiple trauma while also monitoring other co-morbidities.
Assisted in emergent care in collaboration with the health care team to ensure effective patient care in the acute episode.
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2021
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted in helping the nurses with direct patient care. Taking vital signs, noticing any skin changes, and noticing any cognition changes.
Provided excellent care and a listening ear to the patients that came into the facility. Which helped me achieve Employee of the Quarter.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at United Regional Healthcare SystemRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at United Regional Healthcare System