Dayna Smith

LVN with ** years experience

Corpus Christi, TX 78402

ac0dip@r.postjobfree.com - 541-***-****

Highly trained Licensed Vocational Nurse with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both hospital and other clinical facilities. I have 27 years of nursing practice. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in Texas and Oregon with expertise in acute care. I strive on a daily basis to educate myself and others. I will continue DAYNA the ongoing process of self improvement so that I may provide the best of care to all. To make SMITH my world a better place when I leave then when I burst upon this great planet. To handle myself using my experiences and compassion for others in their time of need through nursing. To 541-***-****

accomplish the objectives set before me as a nurse. Licenses CPR certified through American 361-***-**** Heart Associations Life Support (BLS) Certification - Current ACLS- expires 3/17/16 ac0dip@r.postjobfree.com

717 Crown Harbor SKILLS

Corpus Christi, Texas,

78402 Skilled cardiac care nurse Health and wellness expertise Medication administration expert Proficient in Trach care and ventilators Psych and mental health care and Proficient in wound care and treatment medical terminology knowledge people person, advanced problem- Proficiency Committed to compliance solving, great organizational skill reporting Experienced in cardiac monitoring

Diagnostic tools experience Effective Experienced in all blood product policy and program administration

Drug Screen collection development Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Culturally sensitive certification programs

Strong Computerized charting Competent in computerized charting specialist such as Medi tech, Epic and Centricity

Familiarity with disease management Experienced in central line ICU/ CCU experience administration and care

Flow sheet charting Acute and IV Proficient and certified to present rehabilitative care date

Infection control standards Specimen collection/processing Gastroenteric nutrition education Talented in minor surgery assistance Medical clinical procedures OR and ER experience comprehension Expert IV drug therapy management

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Travel LPN

SOS Healthcare Staffing - Aurora, CO - March 2017 to April 2017 Licensed Vocational Nurse

WestWays Staffing - Georgetown, TX - July 2016 to November 2016 Jul 2016 to Nov 2016

Travel LVN

Psychiatric Hospital - Georgetown, TX - July 2016 to November 2016 Texas.

I completed my contracted hours and extended hours to a Psychiatric Hospital. I provided clinical work in the units of PICU, Detox and General Psychiatry to adults, adolescence and geriatric patients.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as a nurse on a primary health care team.

My duties would include interviewing patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

Provide sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. I am a disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication

management.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

LVN for contract and Per Diem assignments

Guardian Healthcare Providers - May 2015 to May 2016 Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered meds by various methods such as PO, G-tube, IV, NG, SubQ or rectally. Reviewed daily labs and discussed with primary care team. Obtained written and verbal orders from care providers. Initiated care plains. IV and Central line certified. Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Samaritan Heart and Vascular Institute - Corvallis, OR - February 2011 to May 2014 Feb 2011 to May 2014

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.Performed EKGs Provided care to CHF patients Assisted with Triage calls Scheduled cardiac procedures for physician provided patient education on procedures, treatments, medications and dietary issues Provided care to LVAD patients Attended continuing education on frequent basis. Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Staffed hospitals, clinics, Hospice - May 2010 to May 2010 home health care and correctional facilities in a short or long term contract. Would travel, if requested.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Worked to provide care to patients in the critical or progressive care units. Proficient to work in Med- Surg, Post partum, Nursery, recovery, PACU, CCU / telemetry, Neuro, as well as many other areas.

Proficient in maintaining invasive lines, central lines, dressing changes, wound care, maintaining ventilation support.

Initiate IV sites and care, Proficient in maintaining infusion of blood products, cardiac drips and other infusions.

To provide care to end of life patients with pain management and ease of sand of life. To help family members with end of life and provide supportive care. Ability to effectively communicates with physicians and all team members involved in patient and family care. Able to involve social services or other support teams as needed Review daily labs, tests and accurate patient intake and output.

detailed report to fellow staff and to oncoming staff at end of shift change. Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterization.

Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.

Record food and fluid intake and output.

Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms. Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.

Clean rooms and make beds.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN- Travel

Medical Staffing Network - Austin, TX - October 1992 to May 2010 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene Regional Hospital - Abilene, TX - September 2001 to December 2003 Sep 2001 to Dec 2003

November 2003 Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests Chronic patient care in all fields in the hospital setting. adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Worked in ICU and CCU/ Telemetry caring for the critically ill patients post cardiac surgery or invasive procedures.

Monitored continuous telemetry and frequent EKG readings. Maintained invasive lines as well as central lines. Maintained ventilation support.

Assisted physicians and support team with procedures. Reviewed and monitored daily lab and test results. Reported results to primary physician.

Monitored input and output drainage on an hourly basis. Addressed and cared for wounds, dressings and dialysis patients. Kept family and patient involved in care Contacted social services or other support teams as needed Proficient in head to toe assessments Provided detailed report to oncoming staff and change of shift.

Record food and fluid intake and output.

Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.

Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterization.

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN Procurement Coordinator

Specialty Hospital of Austin - Austin, TX - September 1999 to October 2001 Sep 1999 to Oct 2001

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests in ICU setting as well as on Med-Surg unit.

Job duties as described in previous job description. Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterization.

Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks. Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.

Record food and fluid intake and output.

Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms. Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet. LVN Procurement Coordinator

Houston, Texas

LifeGift Organ Donation/ Mar 1992 to Jun 1994

identify potential organ, tissue, bone, skin and cornea donations. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. To obtain consent from next of kin for potential donation. To manage donor in ICU setting while working with Medical Director on call. To write orders to all testing and review results with Medical Director and UNOS team to place organs, tissue, bones and corneas per placement on UNOS list.

To coordinate recovery teams, OR time and flights for recovery teams. To arrange flight for our teams to recovery organs in our designates areas for waiting receipt ants.

To monitor patient after transplant for recovery phase of receiving new transplant. To educate medical staff and community regarding organ donation. To encourage communication between donor and survivor after transplant. E Staff / Staff

head and spinal protocol from traumatic injuries

Herman Hospital - Houston, TX - February 1990 to February 1992 Feb 1990 to Feb 1992

Provided care to intensive care patients in Neuro and Surgical ICU. Provided management and monitoring of critically ill patients. Monitored ICP bolts, maintained continuous mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, head and spinal protocol from traumatic injuries. Assessed need emergent procedures, obtained and interpreted lab results with medical teams. Accurate clinical documentation, initiate proper care plans, address wound care issues, evaluate potential skin breakdown, certified in invasive line administration and care, IV and ACLS certification obtained. Accurate report to medical teams. Accurate report to medical team and nursing staff at change of shift.

Staff Relief Incorp

Houston, TX - January 1992 to January 1992

provide care to intensive care patients in the Neuro and surgical ICU. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Provide management and monitoring of the critically ill patient. Monitor ICP bolts, maintain continuous mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, head and spinal protocol for traumatic injury. Review diagnostic testing and lab results with medical teams. Provide care to patients and initiate referral to support teams. Accurate clinical documentation initiate proper care plans Address wound care, potential skin break down, invasive lines, maintain drains, dress changes and Chaplin services, if needed.

Accurate report to medical teams and nursing staff at change of shift. Worked as a supplemental nurse for nursing agency while working full time job at St. Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterization.

Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks. Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms. Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.

Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments. Licensed Vocational Nurse

EDUCATION

license in May in nursing

San Jacinto College - Houston, TX

1989

SKILLS

IV Therapy (10+ years)

AWARDS

dean's list during nursing school

January 1987

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

LVN License

May 1990 to May 2017

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