Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing 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.
Current in BLS
Trained in PMAB (Prevention and management of aggressive behavior
I'm wanting to expand my skills and knowledge in the nursing field
Skills
Obtaining vital signs
Obtaining specimens
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Dementia Knowledge
Medical Records Management
Infection Control
Patient Information Collection
Teamwork
Leadership
Computer skills
Compassion
Multitasking abilities
Verbal and written communication
Good listening skills
Interpersonal Communication
Detail-oriented
Planning and Coordination
Analytical skills
MS Office
Reading comprehension
Organization and Time management
Troubleshooting
Education
Galen College Of NursingSan Antonio, TX, Expected in 09/2021 ā āAssociate Degree in Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TXExpected in 04/2011 ā āVocational Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
The University Of Texas At San AntonioSan Antonio, TXExpected in ā āNo Degree:Pre-nursing Requirements - GPA:
I attended UTSA for 2.5 completing pre-requisites for a nursing program
Certifications
Licensed Vocational nurse - License number 300589
BLS certified
Work History
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - LVN West Los Angeles, CA, 02/2021 - Current
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.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PointCare to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - LVN Center City, MN, 03/2019 - 02/2021
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising medical provider.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with medical providers on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - LVN Rancho Mirage, CA, 09/2017 - 02/2019
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
In the clinic setting I was primarily the nurse for the neurologist, but also cross trained with family medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and urology.
Obtained previous medical records to ensure the patient's chart contained all pertinent information.
Initiated outbound referral to other specialties or for testing, including completing prior authorization if needed.
Specific testing/procedures included immunizations, urinalysis, medical injections, Flu/strep testing, FENO testing, spirometry, performing MMSE, changing catheters, setting up necessary equipment for procedures.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician or nurse practitioner
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with Physician on 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.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - LVN Floor Nurse Newberg, OR, 10/2011 - 09/2017
Transcribed and verified physician orders
Order entry
Provided medication education
Acted as liaison between patient and treatment team
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
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.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, glucose readings and recorded in electronic medical records.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Collaborated with treatment team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Hilltop Nursing Home - LVN City, STATE, 07/2011 - 09/2011
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.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to RN, recording all changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
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