Care Years Experience
Resume:
Denise Williams
Email: ********@******.***
Address:
City: Lufkin
State: TX
Zip: 75904
Country: USA
Phone: 936-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Fully credentialed L V N with 13 years experience providing compassionate care in a Long Term Care environment.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Angelina College, Lufkin TX 1/2001 to 8/1999 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Fully credentialed LVN with 13 years experience providing compassionate care in a Long Term Care environment.
Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, I V certified
Skill Highlights
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Mobility assistance
Body mechanics knowledge
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Enthusiastic caregiver
Professional Experience
April 2011 to September 2012
Groveton Nursing Home Groveton, TX
LVN Charge Nurse
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Skillfully monitored Peg Tube placement and administration of medications.
January 2011 to April 2011
Oak Manor Nursing Nacogdoches, TX
PRN LVN Charge Nurse
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested glucose and administered injections.
March 2010 to January 2011
Westward Trails Nursing and Rehab Nacogdoches, TX
Wound Care Nurse and Scheduling
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Administered IV therapy. Managed schedule for 15-20 nurses and 30 - 40 CNAs and took call.
November 2008 to April 2010
Parkwood Place Health and Rehab Lufkin, TX
LVN Charge Nurse
Tested glucose and administered injections. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Education and Training
1999 Angelina College Lufkin, TX
LVN Nursing
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