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HOME HEALTH LVN

Professional Summary

LVN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Gifted Lvn with proven skills in working with RNs in all settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Lvn focused on compassion and meeting needs of patients in home health, hospice, residential and private duty settings. Demonstrated knowledge of care, current clinical practice and treatments and interventions specific to. Proudly possesses current, unencumbered, active license to practice as LVN in Texas with certification and 16 years of skilled nursing facility experience. Diligent lvn offering 16-year background providing attentive care in long-term care settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in Geratric. Seasoned lvn with expertise in long term care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Skills

Customer Service
Computer skills
Microsoft Office
Self-motivated professional
Good listening skills
Excellent work ethic

Written Communication
Relationship-Building
Organization and Time management
Flexible & Adaptable
Responsible
Critical thinking

Work History

Home Health LVN05/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Rn.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering all tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Collaborated with Rnon evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

LVN11/2003 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising .
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Covid-19, TB, Flu swab tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

LVN Charge Nurse02/2015 to 01/2021
Company Name – City, State

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and treatment.
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.
Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to RNs and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Rn.

Education

No Degree: NursingVernon College- City, State

LVN license 205261

No Degree: NursingTexas State Technical College - West Texas- City, State

High School Diploma05/1991Vernon High School- City, State

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School Attended

Vernon College
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Vernon High School

Job Titles Held:

Home Health LVN
LVN
LVN Charge Nurse

Degrees

No Degree : Nursing
No Degree : Nursing
High School Diploma 05/1991

Home Health LVN Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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