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REGISTERED NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues within the multidisciplinary care team through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration
  • Time management skills
  • Precepting
  • Solid critical thinking skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Adaptability
  • Strong work ethics
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Accountability of self and others
  • Handling pressure
    • Work History
    04/1990 to CurrentRegistered Nurse/Licensed Vocational NurseUnited Regional | Wichita Falls, TX
    • Charge/Staff Nurse.
    • Past member of the Clinical Practice Council and Rewards & Recognition Committee.
    • Past member of Patient Safety Captain Committee
    • NRP, STABLE, CPR and PICC certified. Previous instructor for NRP and STABLE.
    • Nearly 30 years in the Level II Special Care Nursery with 4 years being the Clinical Manager.
    • While in management assisted with the organization of transitioning entire unit to new facility while keeping two units fully operating and fully staffed during transition.
    • Transferred to Pediatric unit in January 2013 and return to Level II Nursery in March of 2014.
    • Worked with IT Department to develop and integrate Electronic Medical Records and most recently, super user during the implementation of EPIC.
    • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
    • Oversee an average of 6-9 patients per shift.
    • Perform lab tests and communicated results.
    • Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    • Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
    • Supervise and manage functions for twelve-bed Level II Special Care Nursery, including daily staffing and coordinating patient care with Labor & Delivery and Postpartum.
    • Oversee and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
    • Develop strategy totarget nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
    • Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
    • Motivate nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborate with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
    • Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
    • Partner with physicians, social workers, therapists and nutritionists to develop and implement individualized care plans and document all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
    • Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
    • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
    • Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
    • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
    01/1989 to 01/1990Clinic Licensed Vocational NurseMedical & Surgical Clinic Of Irving | Irving, TX
    • Office nurse for a busy Urologist.
    • Welcomed visitors to office, communicated arrival to team and managed visit expectations.
    • Scheduling of hospital procedures and patient appointments.
    • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
    • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
    • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
    • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician.
    • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
    01/1988 to 01/1989Licensed Vocational NurseParkland Hospital | Dallas, TX
    • Achieved LVN III status in Nursery.
    • Worked primarily with the Admission of infants and Discharge, and infants requiring minimally invasive care such as antibiotic therapy and phototherapy.
    • Provider education to new parents for normal and sick newborns.
    • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for newborns.
    • Collaborated with supervising nurses and physicians on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
    • Transported patients to and from different departments.
    • Maintained good communication with entire care team.
    • Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.
    • Provided patient education.
    Education
    Expected in 02/2020Bachelor of Science | Nursing, CurrentThe University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington, TX
    • Currently attending UTA; completion of degree on schedule for February 2020
    • Dean's List
    • Current GPA 3.889
    • Upon completion of program I plan to continue with master's program for nurse practitioner
    05/2000Associate Degree in Nursing | Applied Science - NursingVernon College, Vernon, TX
    • Dean's List
    • Member of Student Nurse Association
    • Member of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
    1988Associate of Science | NursingFrank Phillips College, Borger, TX
    • Dean's List
    • Member of Student Nurse Association
    • Certification of Completion in Vocational Nursing
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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • United Regional
    • Medical & Surgical Clinic Of Irving
    • Parkland Hospital

    School Attended

    • The University of Texas At Arlington
    • Vernon College
    • Frank Phillips College

    Job Titles Held:

    • Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
    • Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
    • Licensed Vocational Nurse

    Degrees

    • Expected in 02/2020 Bachelor of Science | Nursing, Current
      05/2000 Associate Degree in Nursing | Applied Science - Nursing
      1988 Associate of Science | Nursing

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