Sandra Young

Licensed Vocational Nurse/ AHA BLS Instructor

Beaumont, TX 77713

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Worked at Amed Hospice, alcohol and drug abuse facility, Special Need pediatrics with Acute and Chronic Health Conditions, Trach and Vent Patients . Geriatrics SNF, LTAC and Assisted Living Center,and Clinical setting. Rehab Nursing and Travel nursing Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Certified Trach and Vent LVN Nurse

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health - Beaumont, TX October 2023 to Present

Total Patient Care: Private duty nursing

Special Need patients, Pediatrics/Adults has different types of illnesses; terminal, acute, and chronic, Special Knowledge and Skills ; Works with patients on IV therapy,, Ventilator .and Oxygen dependent, Gastronomy Button/Peg tubes, GJ tubes and tracheostomy., Vital signs, ADL's performed, trach and g- button / Peg tubes cleaned and transcribed per physician’s orders. Observes, assesses, and reports Patient conditions/changes and documents in accordance with Company Policy & Procedures and state/ federal guidelines and regulations and HIPPA.

Certified Trach and Vent LVN Field Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare - Beaumont, TX

April 2021 to October 2023

Total Patient Care: Private duty nursing

Special Need patients, Pediatrics/Adults has different types of illnesses; terminal, acute, and chronic, Special Knowledge and Skills ; Works with patients on IV therapy,, Ventilator .and Oxygen dependent, Gastronomy Button/Peg tubes and tracheostomy., Vital signs, ADL's performed, trach and g- button / Peg tubes cleaned and change per physician’s orders. Observes, assesses, and reports Patient conditions/ changes and documents in accordance with Company Policy & Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations and HIPPA.

LVN Charge Nurse- LTAC, Assisted Living and SNF

LeaderStat, LLC-Travel Agency - Powell, OH

February 2021 to April 2021

• Monitoring and recording vital signs

• Maintaining accurate patient records

• rehabilitative and restorative nursing

• Communicating changes in resident behavior to nurses, physicians, and family members

• Leadership, Supervision, and Proper Patient Interaction Skills.

• Administering medications, oral, IV, subcutaneous, injections

• Lab draws

• Performed Wound care; wound vac

• Picc lines, central lines, TPN

• Feedings through gastronomy tubes, peg tubes

• Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• Providing companionship and comfort to all residents

• Preparing residents for admits, transfer or discharge

• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patients.

• Charge Nurse

LVN Field Nurse, Hospice Nurse

A-Med Community Hospice - Beaumont, TX

April 2019 to February 2021

Nursing care ; ADL's provide support to patients and families and assist in the process of death and dignity. Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to critical ill patients. Chart-review, Med reconciliation, Referral coordination, Prescription refill requests, Chart/document daily conversations in the practice's EMR.

Picc lines, central lines, nephrostomy tubes, colostomy care. Assist in the process of death and dignity to patient .

Provided care, comfort, and support to patients and navigating the difficult time at the end of their lives. Assist with developing plans for individual patients to ensure their needs are met, perform regular checkups, and communicate with family members as needed. LVN Field Nurse

ANGELS ABOVE US HOME HEALTH - Beaumont, TX

March 2017 to April 2019

• Observes and reports any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in conditions of the client and family situation to the Case Manager and documents such reports and observation in the clinical record

• Performs assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medication in the care of the client, as delegated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the Plan of Care

• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required

• Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques

• Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan

• Consults the RN in making judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments

• Accurately documents all events related to clients and completes any related documents as required by state or federal requirements

• Notifies the RN, physicians, and families of changes in the client’s condition and documents appropriately

• Updates the clients plan of care under the supervision and direction of an RN

• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice

• May perform some advanced skills only after receiving and satisfactorily completing an approved educational training program and supervised clinical experience (if in accordance with state law and nurse practice act)

• Must have documented competencies in any advanced skills

• Ensures the maintenance and confidentiality of client records and employee information in accordance with Confidentiality policy

• Attends case conferences as requested

• Assists with quarterly record reviews if requested

• Contributes to the effectiveness of case management and coordination of services through open communication

• Follows directives of case manager and supports the efforts of case coordination

• Completes other assignments and duties as requested and assigned to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company

LVN Nurse

LaSalle Corrections/Jefferson County Downtown Jail - Beaumont, TX August 2016 to March 2017

Psychiatric nurse, Certified Wound Care Nurse-Total patient care. Alcohol and Drug abuse, detox meds

Assessments according to state guidelines, Medication administration Po meds, subcutaneous, injections

Lab draws

EMR charting

Psychiatric patients,

Woundcare per wound vacs,

vital signs transcribing doctor's orders,

support to inmates, social skills as needed breathing treatments, remove staples, stitches, CPR, hypo/ hyperglycemic treatment also work with patients with different types of mental illnesses. LVN Charge Nurse-Long term Nursing Care

Charlene’s Staffing Agency - Port Arthur, TX

August 2010 to August 2016

Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders. Chart-review, Med reconciliation, Referral coordination, Prescription refill requests,

• Administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.

• Document acute episodes or significant changes

• Meet with DON as needed and participate in staff meetings to keep staff performing at optimum level.

• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.

• Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician's orders.

• Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart same.

• Chart on my shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status.

• Communicate with resident families and respond in an appropriate, professional manner.

• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.

• Timely and accurately completion of admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.

• Detect and correct situations that have a probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.

• Intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper unit harmony and resident safety.

• Monitors nursing equipment; report equipment problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliances with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.

• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.

• Knowledgeable of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application required. Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards required.

• Knowledgeable of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident's needs required.

• Familiar with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns; knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician; knowledge of medications and possible side effects.

• communicates verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.

• Work with client records, medical orders, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices, dispensing medicines. Visual work is primarily close to observer. Depth perception to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer. Color perception for some tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, assessment of resident condition) is important.

• Able bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.

• Patient rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future

• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software. LVN School Nurse

Tekoa Academy - Port Arthur, TX

August 2007 to July 2010

Provide management of a comprehensive school health program by assessing, planning/coordinating, implementing and evaluating school health services in order to achieve following goals: maximize in- class time by reducing health-related absenteeism, eliminate or minimize health problems which impair learning, and achieve the highest possible degree of independent student functioning. Duties include:

1. identify health care needs of specific student populations and the availability of different resources/ services.

2. planning and ensuring implementation of services to meet those health care needs. 3. assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the services/health care plans. 4. collaborate within the school system and professional disciplines to promote wellness and enhance the educational process.

5. School Nurse reports directly to the principal but works independently and autonomously in accordance with School state guidelines and policies, and the Nursing Practice Act. The School Nurse directs healthcare services using professional nursing judgment . Primary Roles: The School Nurse will serve as program manager/coordinator, case manager/care provider, collaborator/advocate, educator, and counselor for health Education

Doctoral degree in Theology

Ruach School of Theology - Port Arthur, TX

August 2021 to May 2023

LVN in Vocational Nursing

Lamar State College - Port Arthur, TX

1999 to 2004

Nursing Licenses

PN

Expires: May 2025

Skills

• LVN

• Med Surg

• Hospice Care

• EMR Systems

• Critical Care Experience

• Vital Signs

• Tube Feeding

• Crisis Intervention

• Hospital Experience

• Medical Coding

• Supervising Experience

• Nurse Management

• Nursing

• HIPAA

• Conflict management

• Hospice care

• Geriatrics

• EMR systems

• Vital signs

• Acute care

• Time management

• Medication administration

• Tube feeding

• Windows

• Venipuncture

• Patient care

• Supervising experience

• Aseptic Technique

• Catheterization

• Dementia care

• DME

• Acute pain management

• Leadership

• Wound care

• Ventilator

• Foley catheter

• Management

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Word

• Infectious disease care

• Phlebotomy

• Skilled nursing facility

• English

• Organizational skills

• Computer skills

• Medical records

• Care plans

• Communication skills

• OSHA

• Critical care experience

• Hospital experience

• Psychopharmacology

Certifications and Licenses

BLS Instructor Certification

January 2023 to January 2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

January 2003 to May 2025

AED Certification

December 2023 to December 2025

CPR Certification

December 2023 to December 2025

AHA BLS Instructor

Compact State Nurse License

May 2023 to May 2025

Driver's License

May 2023 to May 2033

BLS Certification

December 2023 to December 2025

LVN

February 2004 to May 2025

Assessments

Home health aide skills — Proficient

October 2020

Providing care to patients in a home setting

Full results: Proficient

Clinical judgment — Proficient

October 2020

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Proficient

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