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LVN, TREATMENT NURSE & UNIT MANAGER
Summary
Care for Getiatric & Alzheimer's patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Texas and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
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Experience
LVN, Treatment Nurse & Unit Manager | 10/2018 to Current
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- 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.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
- Provided training and supervision to Nursing staff in Geriatric unit.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Worked with DON, other Unit Manager, MDS, Admissions Nurse, Social Worker & Administrator to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
LVN Charge Nurse | 03/2018 to 10/2018
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Lynn , MA
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Lynn , MA
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- 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.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
LVN Charge Nurse | 10/2016 to 03/2018
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Madison , WI
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Madison , WI
- 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.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- 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.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
LVN Charge Nurse | 01/2015 to 10/2016
Huntington Healthcare & Rehab - City , STATE
Huntington Healthcare & Rehab - City , STATE
- 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.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- 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.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and glucose testing.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Education and Training
Tyler County Hospital School of Vocational Nursing - City
LVN
Nursing, 12/2014
Angelina College - City, State
Some College (No Degree)
Zoology
Angelina College - City, State
GED
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School Attended
- Tyler County Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
- Angelina College
Job Titles Held:
- LVN, Treatment Nurse & Unit Manager
- LVN Charge Nurse
Degrees
- LVN
Some College (No Degree)
GED
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