Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff memberdiligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Samples collection
Healthcare platforms
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Patient triaging
Counting narcotics
Staff direction and task delegation
Documenting incidents
Caring for wounds
Rehabilitation techniques
Empathetic and compassionate
Educating families
Tracking symptoms
Regulatory requirements
Assisting physicians
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Computer skills
Flexible
Unit administration
Wound Management
Patient rights advocacy
Staff Development and Precepting
Diabetes management
Seizure management
Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
Workflow and Patient Management
Nursing Plan Development
Electronic Health Records Management
Patient Management
Gastrostomy tube care
Policy and procedure compliance
Patient Assessment and Care
Charting Medication Administration
Care plan management
Patient record auditing
Procedure development
Patient care management
Duty delegation
Patient assessments
Body mechanics knowledge
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Ventilator care
IV drug therapy management
Colostomy care familiarity
Diagnostic tools experience
Acute and rehabilitative care
Intake and discharge
Spreadsheet development
Schedule and calendar management
Billing and invoicing
Customer satisfaction
Administrative tasks
Peer relationships
Handling payments
Processing mail
Verbal and writing communication
Transcribing correspondence
Scanning and copying
Scheduling and calendar management
Team collaboration
Professional and mature
Marketing
Staff development
Contract development and management
Issue and conflict resolution
First Aid/CPR
Training & Development
Active listening
Team building
Experience
04/2021 to Current
LVNHarris Health System – Baytown, TX,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
01/2021 to Current
Pediatric LVNHarris Health System – Pasadena, TX,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
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.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Documented all therapies, including to keep patient charts up-to-date.
08/2020 to 04/2021
LVNHarris Health System – Houston, TX,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
Performed operational duties such as answering phone, copying documents and updating schedule boards.
Modified assistive devices to make adaptive changes to equipment.
Educated patients on safety concerns and helped achieve optimal results by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
08/2020 to 04/2021
LVNKare – City, STATE,
Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions.
Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
Implemented range of equipment, medicines and life-saving modalities to achieve expected outcomes.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 30+ active patients.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and lab testing.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education and Training
Expected in
Associate of Science: Nursing Texarkana College - Texarkana, TX, GPA:
Expected in 08/2020
Associate of Science: Nursing Austin Community College - Austin Texas, GPA:
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