Linda Niles

*** ******* *****, ******, *****, ***59

Cell: 817-***-****

acuk26@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Honest, diligent LVN with 5+ years experience in ltc and rehab facilities. Extensive background

in Dementia care and behaviors. Attentive to patients with ability to offer new perspectives on

problems that may arise. Easily adaptable to new settings and always an advocate for my

patients.

LICENSES

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 5/2012-5/20

Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas, License number 207710

IV Certified through Omnicare in the Sate of Texas and Maryland

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Geriatric treatment knowledge Culturally sensitive

Broad medical terminology knowledge Strong medical ethic

Wound cleaning/care Psych and mental health care proficiency

Skilled in conducting physical examination Strong medical ethic

Acute and rehabilitative care Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient

Care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. . Charge Nurse, 12/2013-09/2015

Longmeadow Healthcare Center- Justin, Texas. LTC day shift nurse caring for 28-30 patients daily. Working closely with doctors and families, ensuring quality care. Monitoring labs, medication administration and observing for adverse reactions with new meds. Contacting with all new information as patient/family education . Experienced in g-tubes, trachea care, wounds, behaviors, monitoring meds, blood sugars,labs,. Clear, detailed documentation daily, follow up with mds when needed….etc….

Charge Nurse, 06/2011 to 01/2013

The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park - Southlake, Texas

Provided quality patient care to 16-25 patients while assisting other halls with patient care

when necessary.

Supervised 3-6 CNA's throughout a shift, while caring for and teaching alongside.

Received multiple written and verbal compliments from families and patients on

compassion and going above and beyond expectations.

Performed multiple staple/suture removals without incident and continued follow up

monitoring to assure no adverse reactions to sites

Experience in Blood Sugar monitoring, Neuro checks/ vital signs, wound care, medication

administration, lab tracking, trach/g-tube care, family/patient education, participation in

several codes, IV drug administration

Charge Nurse, 03/2011 to 06/2011

Reeder's Memorial - Boonsboro, Maryland

Maintained well functioning hall with help from excellent, well skilled aides while caring for

up to 28 residents on secured dementia unit.

Assisted aides in all adls with residents as well as participate in activities offered.

Tracked medication changes and charted as appropriate, relaying pertinent information to

the appropriate doctor.

Performed skin assessments on assigned residents as well as others as time allowed.

Experience in wound/triage care, behavioral/ medication monitoring, g-tube care, float

nurse to rehab floor prn, daily/ weekly charting, quarterly assessments.

Charge Nurse, 04/2011 to 08/2011

HCR Manor Care - North Richland Hills, Texas

Lead Day Nurse of Alzheimer's Secured Unit

Adapted easily to using electronic medical records.

Completed multiple admissions, initial assessments, care plans, numerous incident reports

Quickly gained trust in patients and families by utilizing previous experience and always

giving the best honest answers and solutions available.

Assisted in hospice/ palliative care

Repeatedly volunteered to work after hours for rehab care and treatments

Charge Nurse, 01/2008 to 02/2010

Longmeadow Healthcare - Justin, Texas

Led nursing staff on secured unit for over two years, consistently maintaining high level of

care.

Organized and implemented medical charting, filing and appropriate procedures for entire

hall

Experienced as well as received increase education for physical, medical, and mental

interactions of geriatrics with specific diagnoses to this hall.

Participated in activities as well as initiated many

Performed triage, neuro checks, v.s., adl care, g-tube care, patient/family education

Received verbal compliments for care and knowledge of my patients each year during

annual state survey

Charge Nurse, 05/2007 to 12/2007

Pebble Creek Nursing Home - El Paso, Texas

Experience in medication administration, wound care, wound vacs, admissions,

assessments, some bi lingual training, customer service

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LPN: Practical Nursing, 2005

Orange-Ulster BOCES - Goshen, New York, Orange

Over all GPA of 89%

Excelled in bed side manner and versatility in different clinical settings

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