RACQUEL MYLES

*** *. *** **** ****. APT***, WEBSTER, TX 77598 • Cell: 562-***-**** • acpd2g@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced lvn with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained lvn with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible lvn with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 14 years of experience in healthcare. ?Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Skills

Qualified lab result evaluator Strong clinical judgment Neurology awareness

Patient counseling professional Neurology expertise Disease prevention and intervention specialist Palliative care awareness Diabetes and nutrition educator Hospice and palliative care experience Hospice philosophy understanding Safe NG tube insertion and removal Work History

Professional bedside manner

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Dedicated hospice care provider Thorough physical assessments Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity Tracheotomy care Patient and family advocacy

LVN, 02/2015 to Current Dean Professional Service – Houston, TX

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Correctional LVN, 11/2013 to 03/2015 The Right Solution Nurse Agency – Tontitown, AR

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 50 patients per shift. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.

Travel Correctional lvn, 06/2012 to 11/2013 Millenia Medical Staffing – Mt Pleasant, SC

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Hospice Lvn, 01/2012 to 06/2012 Vitas Innovative Hospice – Dallas, TX

Provided nursing care, to include physical and psychological care, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consult with the RN-Patient Care Coordinator regarding ant changes in the care plan. Maintain up to date patients records to ensure that all patient issues are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician. Identify and address comfort care needs Maintain the dignity of dying patients.

Hospice LVN, 08/2007 to 12/2012 Vitas Innovative Hospice – Middlebury, CT

Provided nursing care, to include physical and psychological care, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consult with the RN-Patient Care Coordinator regarding any changes in the care plan. Maintain up to date patients records to ensure that all patient issues are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician. Identify and address comfort care needs. Maintain the dignity of dying patients. Education Associate of Science: Practical Nurse, 2002 Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA