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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Professional Summary

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. Gifted LVN with proven skills in working with RNs in clinical settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care. Certified in Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine, OB/GYN, and Internal Medicine. LVN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Seasoned LVN with expertise in Pulmonary, OB/GYN and Internal Medicine care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.

Skills

Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Dementia Knowledge
Medical Records Management
Infection Control
Bathing
Patient Bathing
Patient Information Collection
Customer Service
Teambuilding
Verbal and written communication
Data management
Organization and Time management

Reading comprehension
Leadership
Compassion
Self-motivated professional
Cultural awareness
Troubleshooting
Teamwork
Written Communication
Computer proficiency
Clerical
Project Management
Training & Development
Multitasking abilities

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse, 07/1999 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising doctor.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

LVN, 06/1998 to 07/1999
Company Name – City, State

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
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 physician.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse, 05/1997 to 06/1998
Company Name – City, State

Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

Associate of Arts: LVN, 02/1997
Texarkana College - City, State

Certifications

Licensed LVN - 24 years

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School Attended

Texarkana College

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Vocational Nurse
LVN
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Arts : LVN , 02/1997

Licensed Vocational Nurse Resume Example

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