Patient Care Infection Control
Resume:
KATHY TAYLOR
adyp4p@r.postjobfree.com 940-***-**** Wichita Falls TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations. Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast- paced emergent settings.
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 33 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in hospital, nursing homes, and Prison settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Skills
• Patient Education
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
• Aseptic Techniques
• Infection Control
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Assessment
• Care Plan Development
• Reporting and Documentation
• Direct Patient Care
• Medication Administration
• Treatment Plan Implementation
• Patient Care
• Breathing Treatments
• Rehabilitation Techniques
• Physical Assessment
Experience
Allred Prison 940-***-**** ext 2344 Kathy
Scanlin Wichita Falls, TX
LVN
09/2019 - 07/2023
• Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to senior patients.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider. Performed Infirmary related procedures as ordered by Unit physician such as pass medications, IV administration, and draw lab work as ordered.
Evergreen HCC Burkburnett, TX
LVN Charge Nurse
08/2015 - 09/2019
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
• Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures. Texas Specialty Hospital Wichita Falls, TX
LVN Floor Nurse
09/2010 - 08/2015
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education and Training
Western Oklahoma Vo Tech Burns Flat, OK
LVN in NURSING
08/1988
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