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Credential LVN offering 24 years of experience providing compassionate care in nursing environment.Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and good work ethic. Technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
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- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient physician.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Assessed patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Trained and mentored new LVNs on best practices, Nursing Home policies and standards of care.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions. Assisted Panola College Nursing program while in the building.
- Gave out medications as ordered by physician, changed out catheters, gave gastric tube feedings and medications via gastric tube. Performed any wound care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with their physician.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted with community resources to help with meals, payment assist with bills, set up transportation to and from Dr appointments. Assisted with setting up any test needed by physician.
- Assisted with setting clients up with home health or hospice if needed.
- Performed teaching on medications, cessation of smoking, monitoring diet and reading food labels.
East Texas Police Academy - Kilgore, TX,
Rod Brady Technical School - Jena, La,
Rod Brady Technical Institute - Jena, La,
Jena High School - Jena, LA
I became a Volunteer Firefighter in 2000. I went to several fire academies and training schools. I was voted Fire Fighter of the year 4 times. I have lived in Gary, Tx for 22 years. I help in our community when able and needed.
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School Attended
- East Texas Police Academy
- Rod Brady Technical School
- Rod Brady Technical Institute
- Jena High School
Job Titles Held:
- LVN
- LVN Charge Nurse
- LVN
Degrees
- Certified Peace Officer
- Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- High School Diploma
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