Yarsheka Lomax
Nash
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Collom & Carney Clinic
Texarkana
04.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and coordinated care plans with nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
LVN
Encompass Home Health
Texarkana
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Provided nursing care to patients in home health settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques.
- Managed medical equipment and ensured proper usage.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
LVN Floor Nurse
CSM Hospital
Texarkana
08.1996 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs throughout shifts.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and addressed concerns effectively.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
Education
LVN - LVN
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX 02.2020 - 02.2021
Skills
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan coordination
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Collom & Carney Clinic
04.2021 - Current
LVN - LVN
Texarkana College
02.2020 - 02.2021
LVN
Encompass Home Health
02.2017 - 04.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
CSM Hospital
08.1996 - 02.2017