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LICENSE VOCATIONAL NURSE
Summary
Skilled LVN with solid background working in environments supervising staff to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas including including IV thearpy and CPR. Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Tx. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Credentialed License Vocations Nurse offering 25 years of experience providing compassionate care in all environments. 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. Hardworking and reliable.
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Experience
August 1998 to August 2020
La Clinica De La RazaVallejo , CALicense Vocational Nurse
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance. Provide comfort.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Use the computer for documentation through point click care. Order labs, medications and supplies on computer.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, assessed wounds, treated and dressed wounds and managed catheters. Also managed peg/gtubes, gtube feedings and care of the site and tube.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Worked with care plan team to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility, Assess needs of mobility and refer to thearpy as needed.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests and reported results to doctors. Fill out requisitions and order labs according to doctors orders.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders including po, sublinguial, IV, SQ, IM and g-tube.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care. Skilled nursing care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided training and supervision to staff.
July 2010 to March 2011
Veterans Health AdministrationJunction City , KSLicense Vocational Nurse
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance to meet their needs. Comfort emphasis.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms. Ordered medications for patients.
- Collected biological samples for laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes and tx underlying cause to provide the best comfort to patient.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. Discussed concerns with the family of the patient.
- Made valuable contributions to interdisciplinary healthcare team on the plan of care of all patients.
- Worked with patient, family and interdisciplinary team to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility and their homes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures. Comfort for the family also.
June 1995 to July 1998
Veterans Health AdministrationLa Crosse , WILicense Vocational Nurse
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance.
- Cleaned equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies. Medication administration through IV, PO, SL, IM, gtube and others.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety. Provided wound care with infection control standards.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes. Report result to doctor of patient. Order labs via computer and requisitions.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with patients doctor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's and other diseases.
- Made valuable contributions to interdisciplinary healthcare team on care plans and evaluation of the care plan. Adjust the POC accordingly.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility, Report any chanes in mobility to doctor for further orders.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests and report the results to the doctor for further orders.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided training and supervision to nursing staff. Held staff meetings and did the nursing scheduling. Assistant director of Nursing. Took on call hours.
Education and Training
June 1995
Angelina College
City, StateNursing
City, StateNursing
May 1983
Big Sandy
City
High School Diploma
City
High School Diploma
Expected in September 2021
Excelsior College
City, StateNursing
Associate of Science
City, StateNursing
Associate of Science
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School Attended
- Angelina College
- Big Sandy
- Excelsior College
Job Titles Held:
- License Vocational Nurse
Degrees
- Nursing
High School Diploma
Nursing Associate of Science
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