Nurse Medical
Resume:
Cherie Watson
Houston, TX 77044
acxexo@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a licensed practical nurse where I can provide top nursing care performance, utilizing advance nursing practices, medical methods and techniques.
Work Experience
Renal Touch Acute Dialysis 07/2015-current
Work as a dialysis nurse in an acute setting.
Properly putting Dialysis machine together.
Assessing patient before getting on Dialysis machine
Monitoring and documenting patients vitals while on Dialysis machine
Drawing Labs for patient and monitoring lab levels.
DaVita North Houston Dialysis Center (Licensed Vocational Nurse) 10/2014- 07/2015
Work as a Dialysis nurse in a clinic base setting.
Responsible for taking care of the patients suffering from chronic kidney failure.
Responsible for making patients as comfortable as possible.
Responsible for all dialysis equipment and performing routine medical procedures.
Maintain a good relationship with the patients and there families.
Obtain clinical base record of patients.
Set up machines and administer medication to patients.
Trinity Village (Licensed Vocational Nurse) 03/08/2010-12/20/2010
•Review physical needs, monitor patients physical condition, administer approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards.
•Record patient conditions in the Nurse notes.
•Order medication, as well as medication administering.
•Supervise and assess vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.
•Ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment.
•Render holistic quality care to patient, with excellent knowledge and skills in medication administration, peg and nasogastric tubes, colostomy, catheters and change of dressing.
•Record patient condition in the Nurses notes.
•Assist with emergency response to sudden illness while proving the ability to deal with stressful situation and stay calm and intervene during crisis.
•Attend staff meetings and assist with training of staff.
Golden Living Center Colonial Manor (Licensed Vocational Nurse) 06/15/2009-03/01/2010
•Administer medication and treatment to patient.
•Supervise certified nursing assistants.
•Communicate with physician regarding changes in resident’s condition, diagnostic test results.
•Document assessment and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
•Educate patients and family on health related issues.
•Order medication, as well as medication administration.
•Record patient condition in the Nurse notes.
•Adhere to strict aseptic technique when performing treatments.
•Provide emotional support to stressed and depressed patients while building positive relationships with patients and family members.
•Record patient condition in the Nurses notes.
Golden Living Center Silver Spring (Licensed Vocational Nurse) 12/12/2005-06/09/2009
•Provided nursing care and services that was in accordance with Agency patient care and general medical policies.
•Schedule and coordinate paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers.
•Document observations and changes in-patient condition and report any noted change in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
•Applied de-escalation techniques to help patients manage their emotions and behaviors.
•Encourage patients to take part in art, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate.
•Respond to distress patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress
•Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
•Document patient condition in the Nurses notes.
Education
Stillman College (Major: Nursing) 8/08/1997- 12/17/2000
Milwaukee Area Technical College (Major: Nursing) 12/12/03- 12/11/05
Excelsior College (Major: Nursing RN) Currently enrolled
Licensing & Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Current)
CPR Certificate (Current
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