New Grad LVN, licensed vocational nurse

Elizabeth M. Burdette, LVN

210-***-**** ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), St. Phillip’s College, San Antonio, TX

Pharmacy Technician, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Nursing program)

Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse 2022 - 2023

University Hospital: Mental Health Skills

Employ empathetic and active listening techniques to establish a rapport with clients.

Assist with group therapy sessions.

Monitor and document client progress during therapy activities.

Conduct medication reconciliation assessments, reviewing medication history.

Silvertree Nursing and Rehabilitation: Med Surg Skills

Conducted/monitored patients' vital signs.

Performed Accu-checks (blood glucose monitoring) on diabetic patients.

Accurately measured and documented intake and output (I/O) data.

Administered and maintained meticulous up-to-date records of prescribed client medications.

Assisted patients with bathing, hygiene and nutritional needs.

Supported patients with ambulation.

Performed brief changes and application of compression stockings.

Implemented regular patient repositioning schedules and wound assessments.

Provided care for patients with urinary catheters and stomas

Regent Care Center of Oakwell Farms, Professional Development Skills

All duties as Silvertree Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Assumed the role of charge nurse within cohort rotation, providing leadership and oversight.

University Health System: Robert B. Green Campus, Maternity Skills

Adhered to strict infection control and sanitation standards of facility rooms.

Utilized fetal doppler equipment to perform fetal heartbeat check.

Reenforced patient pregnancy education.

University Health System: Ada Clinic, Pediatric Skills

Followed standardized assessment guidelines to evaluate various health indicators.

Documented physical exam findings.

Accurately measured and recorded the height and weight of adolescent children.

Calculated and documented body mass index (BMI).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Technician (TECH III) Nov 2017 - Aug 2022

CVS Health: Caremark Pharmacy Prior Authorizations

Prior authorization expert.

Conflict resolution expert.

Project team-lead on software migration.

Senior Care

Castenada Home health Services: Private Duty-SVN, GVN, LVN Nov 2022 - Current Nov Brookdale Senior Care: Resident Attendant April 2017 - Nov 2019 Cardinal Senior Care/Golden Heart Home health: Private Duty-Personal care attendant Aug 2014 - April 2017

The Medical Team Home health March 2013 - Aug 2014

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN: Active (Texas Board of Nursing)

Pharmacy Technician PTCB: Active (Texas Board of Pharmacy)

The basics of Intravenous Therapy (EPICC Vascular, PLLC)

BLS American Heart Association (Exp 2/24)

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

National Society of leadership & Success 2023

Perfect attendance (CVS Health) 2019 - 2022

“Famous for Service” Exemplary Customer Service skills (CVS Health) 2018 - 2022

PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society 2021

Employee of the month (Cardinal Senior Care) Nov - 2016

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