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Professional Summary
Experienced LVN with over 21 years of experience in Health care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Skills
Decision Making
Employee Performance Evaluations
Operational Records Maintenance
In-service Programs
Employee Work Scheduling
Risk Management
Critical Thinking
Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
Work History
09/2015 to CurrentDirector of NursingCountryside Health Center | Buchanan, GA,
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Planned and assigned workload to 35 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Recruited and developed over 50 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Evaluated work performance approximately 35 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including nurse to nurse communication and LVN roles and responsibilities.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 78-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 35 employees for the nursing department.
02/2004 to 06/2013LVNSan Ysidro Health Center | Vista, CA,
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Collaborated with five doctors and one RN to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
01/2000 to 01/2004LVN Charge NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. | Yarmouth, MA,
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to RN supervisor and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Expected in 01/1999Associate of Science | LVN ProgramLong Beach City College, Long Beach, CAGPA:
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