Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Patient triaging
Assisting physicians
Tracking symptoms
Counting narcotics
Educating families
Experience
LVN Floor Nurse, 04/2016 to Current Acadia Healthcare Inc. – Watsontown, PA,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
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.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to out clinic patients.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Counseled clients/patients and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Educated clients/patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN Floor Nurse, 06/2015 to 04/2016 Millenia Medical Staffing – City, STATE,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care.
Triaged sick calls from patients and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EMR.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and physicians.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Educated clients/patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Scheduled appointments for further evaluations by health care providers.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse, 01/2015 to 04/2015 Creekside Nursing Home – City, STATE,
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
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.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Oversaw medication administration to patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
LVN Floor Nurse, 02/2012 to 10/2014 UTMB Galveston – City, STATE,
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Education and Training
LVN: Nursing, Expected in 12/2011 Joe G Davis School Of Vocational Nursing - Huntsville, TX, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1978 Maplewood-Richmond Hgts. High School - Maplewood, MO GPA:
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