LPN

Lois K. Godfrey

***** ******** *****

Houston, TX 77062-2619

Phone: 817-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a nursing position with a quality medical facility in

the Houston area that

will utilize my capabilities and knowledge to

their fullest extent.

SUMMARY: . Over thirty (34) years of extensive hands on experience as

a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

. Extensive knowledge of general nursing procedures and

techniques involved in the care of patients, disease

processes and possible results, medical terminology, hospital

routine, and equipment

. Outstanding ability to draw blood and to administer oral and

injectable medications

. Excellent ability to recognize critical and significant

changes in patients

. Remarkable ability to accurately keep records and prepare

reports

. Acute ability to maintain confidentiality of patients'

medical and personal information

. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with staff,

patients and patients' families

. Excellent knowledge of operation of a wide variety of

hospital/medical/office equipment

. Proficiency in basic computer data entry skills, and

experience with email

. Excellent communication and organization skills both written

and verbally

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Case Manager

September 2013 - December 2013

Amerigroup Corporation

Houston, Texas

. Home assessments using the DADS form 2060 to evaluate for

provider

hours to members.

. Notified members of any decrease in hours and an

opportunity to

appeal the changes based members need for

services

LVN Charge Nurse

September 2011 - July 2013

Brookdale Senior Living

Houston, Texas

. IV Certified

. Pass medications to patients

. After RN administers blood, patient and blood supply were

monitored

. Draw blood from central and PICC lines and flush both

. Able to set up CPM machines with settings

. Start IV's

. Hang IV fluids

. Insert and change Foley and Suprapubic Catheters

. Communicate with patient's Doctor(s)

. Perform charting of patient's medical records

. Communicate with patient's Case Manager(s)

. Communicate with patient's family members

. Interact with hospital's rehab patients

. Care for quadriplegic and paraplegic patients

Staff LVN

February 2009 - September 2011

Clear Lake Rehab Hospital

Webster, Texas

Pass medications to patients

. After RN administers blood, patient and blood supply were

monitored

. Draw blood from central and PICC lines and flush both

. Able to set up CPM machines with settings

. Start IV's

. Hang IV fluids

. Insert and change Foley and Suprapubic Catheters

. Communicate with patient's Doctor(s)

. Perform charting of patient's medical records

. Communicate with patient's Case Manager(s)

. Communicate with patient's family members

. Interact with hospital's rehab patients

. Care for quadriplegic and paraplegic patients

LVN Supervisor

December 2008 - February 2009 HCR Manor Care

Webster, Texas

. Administered meds via g-tubes

. Administer tracheotomy care

. Initialized IV'S

. Change Foley and Suprapubic Catheters

. Take Doctors Orders Over The Phone and in Person

. Contact Pharmacy, using the PYXSIS

. Administer meds, do blood sugar for up to 25 patient on a

daily basis

Home Health Nurse March 2008 -

November 2008 Home Health Services

Fort Worth, Texas

. Primary liaison between RN case managers and doctor's office

regarding

patient's current health and medical needs.

. Administered injections.

. Accurately used coagulation meter.

. Changed Foley and Suprapubic catheters.

. Monitored blood sugars.

. Performed blood draws on a daily basis.

Home Health Nurse

March 2006 - June 2007

Integracare Home Health

Bedford, Texas

. Assess patient condition, notify MD as needed

. Draw blood for lab work

. Use coagulation meter to test for PT/INR

. Worked closely with RN for proper care of patient.

. Traveled all over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Changed Foley catheter, Suprapubic catheter.

Hospital Staff LVN September

2001 - February 2006

Campbell Hospital

Weatherford, Texas

. Accurately performed nursing assessments on patients

. Hang Blood per protocol

. Initialized IV'S

. Placed NG Tubes

. Took care of PICC Lines, Dressing Changes to PICC Lines

. Draw Blood From PICC Lines

. Suction to NG tubes when necessary

. Applied Telemetry to Patient and observe the monitor

. Charted Patient's records using the hospital computer network

Flight Attendant May 1999 -

January 2001 American Airlines

DFW Airport, Texas

. Primary liaison between passengers and airline officials.

. Successfully maintained passenger safety and comfort by

continuously sustaining proficiency in first aid and

emergency medical procedures as well as the execution of

clear and concise in-cabin safety demonstrations.

. Flawlessly interacted with co workers to sustain and increase

team

morale.

LVN February 1998

- April 1999 Vencor Southwest Hospital

Fort Worth, Texas

. Administered medications and acute care to critically ill

patients.

. Performed tube feedings and IV care.

. Increased productivity of overall staff

. Rehab hospital, worked closely with PT, OT, RT

. Administered wound vac machine to wounds

LVN September 1997 -

January 1998 Attentive Home Health Care

Grapevine, Texas

. Executed primary management of day to day office operations.

. Responded to calls from field nurses and performed complex

data entry.

. Assisted field staff with daily tasks.

Case Manager January

1997-September 1997 Sante' Rehabilitation

Fort Worth, Texas

. Assisted physical, occupational and speech therapists with

scheduling of

patients.

. Filed MEDICARE forms and documentation to continue services.

. Created and maintained computer log spreadsheets to track

patient's

MEDICAID programs.

. Professionally and concisely briefed families concerning the

different

therapies their child was

receiving.

LVN Charge Nurse July

1996 - July 1997 Broadway Plaza

Fort Worth, Texas

. Successfully supervised Certified Nurse Aids (CNA's) in the

Assisted Living Unit.

. Accurately prepared and set up medication room and patient's

charts.

. Expertly provided overall patient care.

Intake Coordinator February 1993

- July 1996

AHC Home Health Care Fort

Worth, Texas

. Acknowledged and executed referrals for home health care and

Durable

Medical Equipment (DME).

. Coordinated opening cases and initialization of equipment.

. Synchronized with doctor's offices, verified insurance

coverage/benefits,

and communicated professionally and clearly with

patients.

Intake Coordinator

May 1990 - February 1993

Kimberly Quality Care Fort Worth,

Texas

. Acknowledged and executed referrals for home health care

and Durable

Medical Equipment (DME).

. Coordinated opening cases and initialization of equipment.

. Synchronized with doctor's offices, verified insurance

coverage/benefits,

and communicated professionally and clearly with

patients.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree (LVN)

Denton School of Vocational Nursing

Denton, Texas Graduated 1979

Formal Flight Attendant Certification

American Airlines DFW

Airport, Texas Graduated 1999

Professional References:

Cindy Hall Registered Nurse (RN) 281-***-****

Grace Melton Registered Nurse (RN) 972-***-****

Cindy Webb Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (281)536-

2762

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