Nurse LVN/Private Duty Nurse Resume Example Self Employes

NURSE LVN/PRIVATE DUTY NURSE

Summary

Skilled Nurse with solid background working in many different environments under supervision of qualified RNs to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certifications include Voctional Nursing and CPR..

Skills

As a more mature Nurse with experience in working with all types of patients, I feel very confident in my ability to communicate.
Patient Education/communication
Time management skills
Crisis management
Computer Skills
Charting and clinical documentation
Program support
Client needs assessment

Collecting blood samples
Test planning
Document control
Lifesaving measures
Networking
Patient safety
Customer relations
Patient assessment

Experience

Nurse LVN/Private Duty NurseSelf-Employes | Sherman, TX | January 2017 - Current

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Nurse LVNCorrectional Health Care Managaments | McKinney, TX | February 2010 - January 2017

Directed implementation of improved Inmate /patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

LVN Floor NurseWilson- Jones Hospital | Sherman, TX | August 2008 - May 2010

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure 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.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
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.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

LVN Floor NurseEnterhealth | Van Alstyne, TX | December 2009 - January 2010

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.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and other testing.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Worked with Physicians to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

Education and Training

Voctional NursingGrayson County College | | Denison, TX | August 2008

High School DiplomaScarborough High School | | Houston, TX | May 1984

Additional Information

If I had to describe myself in one word it would be Balanced. I am very secure in my abilities. I have no issue in asking for help and guidance when needed.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Self-Employes
Correctional Health Care Managaments
Wilson- Jones Hospital
Enterhealth

School Attended

Grayson County College
Scarborough High School

Job Titles Held:

Nurse LVN/Private Duty Nurse
Nurse LVN
LVN Floor Nurse

Degrees

Voctional Nursing
High School Diploma

Nurse LVN/Private Duty Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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