Well-trained Licensed Vocational Nurse with expert knowledge of patient care requirements. Delivers quality medical care for diverse needs and maintains strict standards. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, IVs, trach care, charting and medication administration.
Skills
My skills checklist include IVs, trach care, Gtubes, Foleys, 02, pre and post dialysis patient care, diabetes monitoring, wound care, and medication administration. I also have experience in post surgery patient care.
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Samples collection
Rehabilitation techniques
Tracking symptoms
Regulatory requirements
Caring for wounds
Educating families
Empathetic and compassionate
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Changing tracheostomies
Staff direction and task delegation
Licensed Practical Nurse
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
Maintaining feeding pumps
Education and Training
NWCCSenatobia, MSExpected in 08/2000 – –LPN Certification :Nursing - GPA:
I was Star Student at graduation,having the highest GPA in the class.
Byhalia High School Byhalia , MSExpected in 05/1993 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
I was 2nd in my class, studying pre college courses.
Experience
The Pediatric Connection - Lvn/lpn, Private Duty Lake Havasu, AZ, 10/2018 - 12/2020
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
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.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Pediatric Home Healthcare - Private Duty LVN City, STATE, 06/2016 - 10/2018
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
Facilitated medication management, including education and monitored for side effects in collaboration with providers.
Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
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.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
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,
Sandy Lake RCC - LVN Floor Nurse City, STATE, 05/2014 - 06/2016
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
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.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
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.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Juliette Fowlers Inc. - Lvn Floor Nurse City, STATE, 08/2013 - 05/2014
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
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.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
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