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LVN CHARGE NURSE
Summary

Credentialed LVN offering 3 years and 4 months of experience providing compassionate care in long term / skilled environment.

Skills
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Problem resolution
  • Team building
  • MS Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Project organization
  • Security systems
  • Planning and coordination
  • Process improvement
  • Business operations
  • Team management
  • Administrative support
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • Relationship development
  • Operational improvement
  • Communications
  • Post / Pre surgical care
  • PEG tube
  • Basic Patient Care
  • Glucose Check
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Patient monitoring
  • Administering medication
  • Rehab care
  • O2 treatment
  • Pre death monitoring
  • Postmortem care
  • Wound Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Care plan Assessment
  • Pressure Sore Care
  • Admitting and discharge
  • Foley Care
  • PICC / MID / IV - Care
  • Patient and family education
  • Specimen Collection (blood, urine, stool, tissue)
  • Covid19 Post care and testing
Experience
LVN Charge Nurse|El Paso Health and Rehab - El Paso, TX|09/2020 - Current
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Worked with RN/MD/NP to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • 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.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and specimen testing.
LVN Charge Nurse|Las Ventanas De Socorro - Socorro, TX|05/2017 - 09/2020
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and blood / specimen testing.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Worked with MD / NP to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Worked with [Job title] to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Home Health LVN (part Time)|Rio Grande Home Health - El Paso, TX|01/2019 - 10/2019
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • 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.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and specimen testing.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • 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,
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Worked with RN / MD to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
LVN Floor Nurse|Roka Adult Daycare - El Paso, TX|01/2017 - 04/2017
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • 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.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • 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.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
CNA|University Medical Center - El Paso, TX|01/2012 - 10/2013
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Used mobility devices and Lifting equipment to transport patients.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Education and Training
BlS Provider American Heart Association ||El Paso, TX|04/2019CPR (04/2019-04/21): CPR
El Paso Community College||El Paso, TX|12/2016LVN (effective Thru 07-31-2022): Nursing
El Paso Community College||El Paso, TX|12/2015Associate of Arts: Nursing
Anamarc College -El Paso||El Paso, TX|01/2012CNA: Nursing
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • El Paso Health and Rehab
  • Las Ventanas De Socorro
  • Rio Grande Home Health
  • Roka Adult Daycare
  • University Medical Center

School Attended

  • BlS Provider American Heart Association
  • El Paso Community College
  • Anamarc College -El Paso

Job Titles Held:

  • LVN Charge Nurse
  • Home Health LVN (part Time)
  • LVN Floor Nurse
  • CNA

Degrees

  • CPR (04/2019-04/21) : CPR
    LVN (effective Thru 07-31-2022) : Nursing
    Associate of Arts : Nursing
    CNA : Nursing

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