Patient Care Licensed Vocational
Resume:
Irving, TEXAS ***** 210-***-**** ad2n9j@r.postjobfree.com
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ATUH TAKERE
EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management, graduated 08/20/2022
Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX
Associate of Science, Registered Nursing, 07/2012
American Career College, Los Angeles, CA
Diploma in Nursing, Licensed Vocational Nursing, 06/2007
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Clinical Care Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Supervisor providing great care to patients, improving nursing staff delivery of care, nursing staff performance, and patient outcomes. Admitting / discharging patients, developing Care Plans for new patients, recertification, and renewing clients' authorization for care with Medicaid e.g., Aetna, Amerigroup, Superior Health, etc. Educating nurses, caregivers of pediatric clients on client care needs, client/nursing supervisory visits. Intervening where necessary in emergency situations at client's homes, facilitating ordering/delivery of DME supplies to client's homes, doctor's orders/ pharmacy delivery of ordered medications, etc.
SKILLS
Staff Performance Evaluation
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Health Information Access
Patient Admission
Nursing Staff Support
Nursing Operations Management
Patient Care Assessment
Problem Resolution
Clinical Staff Management
WORK HISTORY
CASE MANAGER / (RN) CLINICAL SUPERVISOR 03/2021 to current
VigorCare Pediatrics Home Health, Dallas, TX
Recertification of Plan of Care for patients, Renewal of Authorization for care with Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance companies for T1000, H2015 codes.
Admission/discharge of patients. Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment for new patients
Assessment/evaluation of newly hired nurses, supervisory visits every 6 months, annual check-off of nurses, coaching, disciplinary actions as needed/teaching, nursing staff performance.
Client supervisory visits every 3 months, follow up with supply, therapy and transportation companies, physicians on client needs to facilitate the process.
Educate patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery, sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes
Respond to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Advocate for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and emotional needs during planning.
Counsel families to improve communication.
REGISTERED NURSE 12/2015 to 05/2020
Epic Health Services, Dallas, TX
Respond to patients’ needs with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Document patients’ vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Provide physical assessments, administered medications, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Travel to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and to provide nursing care.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE 06/2014 - 01/2015
Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and Rehab, Houston TX
Administered medications including g-tube and IV medications, oxygen administration, performed wound treatments, patient care, observing for abnormal changes and notifying physicians. Notifying diagnostic lab / pharmacy with new order, appropriate pain management. Computer-based documentation. Specimen collections.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE 2012 - 2015
EPIC Health Services, San Antonio TX / Houston TX
Care of a pediatric patient, medication administration, assessment and nursing interventions in crisis situations, suctioning, IPV, breathing treatments, suctioning, seizure and asthma precautions, g-tube feedings/site care, personal care, oxygen administration, telephone orders and pharmacy calls
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE 02/2013 – 09/2013
Fallbrook Nursing & Rehab, Houston TX
Administered medications including g-tube and IV medications, performed wound treatments, patient care, observing for abnormal changes and notifying physicians. Notifying diagnostic lab / pharmacy with new order, appropriate pain management. Computer-based documentation. Specimen collections.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE 01/2011 – 03/2012
VITAS Innovative Hospice, San Antonio TX
Care of clients with terminal illnesses e.g., end-stage renal disease, pancreatitis, cancer, etc., in health facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, their homes. Palliative care.
Provide comfort and support to families/relatives.
Report to physician and supervisor any changes in client’s condition from current baseline.
Death visits to include disposal of controlled medications, funeral arrangements, notifying MD and office of death and completing death visit paperwork.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE 09/2009 – 12/2010
VITAS Innovative Hospice, Encino CA
Care of clients with terminal illnesses e.g., end-stage renal disease, pancreatitis, cancer, etc., in health facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, their homes. Palliative care.
Provide comfort and support to families/relatives.
Report to physician and supervisor any changes in client’s condition from current baseline.
Death visits to include disposal of controlled medications, funeral arrangements, notifying MD and office of death and completing death visit paperwork.
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Registered Nurse # 890078 - 12/01/2015 - 01/31/2023
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse #233098- 02/01/2011 - 01/31/2021
CPR Certified - American Heart Association - 12/2020 - 12/2022
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