Denise Williams

Email: abpjpc@r.postjobfree.com

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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