OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational/ Treatment Nurse.

PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

. ASHFORD GARDENS, Houston, TX 09/2013-

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Wound Care Nurse, LVN

Provide consultation to all facilities complex wound, according to referral

needs. Take a leadership role in development, coordination and monitoring

of agency's wound care program and monitors and work to improve clinical

outcomes. Adhere to wound care policy and procedures to include patient

care protocols, documentation tools, and wound care formulary and facility

referral criteria. Make recommendations to physician for changes to wound

care orders and provides evidence based research support as needed.

Performance of other related duties as required or requested.

GRACE CARE CENTER @ NORTHPOINTE, Tomball, TX 04/2013-10/2013

Wound Care Nurse, LVN

Provide consultation to all facilities complex wound, ostomy and

incontinent patients according to referral needs. Take a leadership role in

development, coordination and monitoring of agency's wound care program and

monitors and work to improve clinical outcomes. Adhere to wound care policy

and procedures to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, and

wound care formulary and facility referral criteria. Complete and update

electronic documentation as required. Make recommendations to physician for

changes to wound care orders and provides evidence based research support

as needed. Performance of other related duties as required or requested.

NORTHWEST HEALTH & REHAB, Houston, TX 07/2012-Present

Charge Nurse, LVN

Provide care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Work in a

team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. Provide

care under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include assessment of patients by

physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine

health status. Administer medication and treatments to include the

participation in the care planning process. Work with and provide direct

supervision of Certified Medication Aide's and Certified Nurse Assistants.

Maintain communication with physicians regarding changes in resident's

conditions, diagnostic test results, etc. Provide documentation of patient

assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company

policy. Provide patient and family education on health-related issues.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy

and state and/or federal regulations and performs other duties as assigned.

EYES OF HOPE HOME HEALTH CARE, Houston, TX 03/2012-01/2014

Home Health Nurse, LVN

Provide direct patient care to patients in their home or other residential

facility by inspecting the assigned patient's home or room environment for

any possible dangers or hazards. Provide various health care interventions

at home and provide health education to the patients, families and

caregivers living with the patient regarding the patient's current status

and health needs.

PARK MANOR SKILLED NURSING, Humble, TX 02/2012-5/2012

LVN

Responsibilities include providing the day to day care needs of the

residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility Environment. Provide Supervision

and Leadership to the Certified Nursing Assistants in the delivery of

Resident Care. Provide hands on care to the resident based on the resident

Plan of Care, administer medications and provide treatment to the resident

based on the physician orders.

LEGION RECRUITING & STAFFING, Houston, TX 01/2012-02/2012

Hospice Continuous Care LVN

Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregiver as

directed by the supervising Case Manager in compliance with all applicable

laws and regulations. Provide timely documentation of patient services

based on plan of care. Identify other physical, psychological, social and

spiritual needs for assigned patients. Work closely with other members of

the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are

being met.

SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Houston, TX 08/2009-12/2009

Substitute

Responsibilities included providing instruction, managing the classroom

environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular

classroom teacher.

THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK, Houston, TX 05/2000-07/2002

Executive Assistant

Work under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director, board,

executive and sub-committee. Maintain a high level of confidentiality,

exercise flexibility, tact and courtesy. Have the ability to work with

minimum direction and supervision.

THE LAW OFFICE OF L.D. FULLER, Houston, TX 11/1999-08/2000

Paralegal

Manage the overall day-to-day practices of the law firm in an organized and

productive manner to include all phases of administrative duties

MAC GREGOR MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Houston, Texas 03/1990-08/1999

Medical Assistant IV

Assist physicians with the direct patient care, including outpatient

surgical and office procedures including urgent situations. Administration

of medications, take and monitor patients' vital signs & other assigned

task.

EDUCATION

Houston Community College, Houston, TX Licensed Vocational

Nurse

The Center for Advanced Legal Studies AAS/Paralegal

Studies

Omnicare Pharmacy Services IV Certification

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