OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational/ Treatment Nurse.
PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
. ASHFORD GARDENS, Houston, TX 09/2013-
Wound Care Nurse, LVN
Provide consultation to all facilities complex wound, according to referral
needs. Take a leadership role in development, coordination and monitoring
of agency's wound care program and monitors and work to improve clinical
outcomes. Adhere to wound care policy and procedures to include patient
care protocols, documentation tools, and wound care formulary and facility
referral criteria. Make recommendations to physician for changes to wound
care orders and provides evidence based research support as needed.
Performance of other related duties as required or requested.
GRACE CARE CENTER @ NORTHPOINTE, Tomball, TX 04/2013-10/2013
Wound Care Nurse, LVN
Provide consultation to all facilities complex wound, ostomy and
incontinent patients according to referral needs. Take a leadership role in
development, coordination and monitoring of agency's wound care program and
monitors and work to improve clinical outcomes. Adhere to wound care policy
and procedures to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, and
wound care formulary and facility referral criteria. Complete and update
electronic documentation as required. Make recommendations to physician for
changes to wound care orders and provides evidence based research support
as needed. Performance of other related duties as required or requested.
NORTHWEST HEALTH & REHAB, Houston, TX 07/2012-Present
Charge Nurse, LVN
Provide care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Work in a
team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. Provide
care under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include assessment of patients by
physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine
health status. Administer medication and treatments to include the
participation in the care planning process. Work with and provide direct
supervision of Certified Medication Aide's and Certified Nurse Assistants.
Maintain communication with physicians regarding changes in resident's
conditions, diagnostic test results, etc. Provide documentation of patient
assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company
policy. Provide patient and family education on health-related issues.
Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy
and state and/or federal regulations and performs other duties as assigned.
EYES OF HOPE HOME HEALTH CARE, Houston, TX 03/2012-01/2014
Home Health Nurse, LVN
Provide direct patient care to patients in their home or other residential
facility by inspecting the assigned patient's home or room environment for
any possible dangers or hazards. Provide various health care interventions
at home and provide health education to the patients, families and
caregivers living with the patient regarding the patient's current status
and health needs.
PARK MANOR SKILLED NURSING, Humble, TX 02/2012-5/2012
LVN
Responsibilities include providing the day to day care needs of the
residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility Environment. Provide Supervision
and Leadership to the Certified Nursing Assistants in the delivery of
Resident Care. Provide hands on care to the resident based on the resident
Plan of Care, administer medications and provide treatment to the resident
based on the physician orders.
LEGION RECRUITING & STAFFING, Houston, TX 01/2012-02/2012
Hospice Continuous Care LVN
Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregiver as
directed by the supervising Case Manager in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations. Provide timely documentation of patient services
based on plan of care. Identify other physical, psychological, social and
spiritual needs for assigned patients. Work closely with other members of
the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are
being met.
SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Houston, TX 08/2009-12/2009
Substitute
Responsibilities included providing instruction, managing the classroom
environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular
classroom teacher.
THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK, Houston, TX 05/2000-07/2002
Executive Assistant
Work under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director, board,
executive and sub-committee. Maintain a high level of confidentiality,
exercise flexibility, tact and courtesy. Have the ability to work with
minimum direction and supervision.
THE LAW OFFICE OF L.D. FULLER, Houston, TX 11/1999-08/2000
Paralegal
Manage the overall day-to-day practices of the law firm in an organized and
productive manner to include all phases of administrative duties
MAC GREGOR MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Houston, Texas 03/1990-08/1999
Medical Assistant IV
Assist physicians with the direct patient care, including outpatient
surgical and office procedures including urgent situations. Administration
of medications, take and monitor patients' vital signs & other assigned
task.
EDUCATION
Houston Community College, Houston, TX Licensed Vocational
Nurse
The Center for Advanced Legal Studies AAS/Paralegal
Studies
Omnicare Pharmacy Services IV Certification