Home Health Nurse

Margaret Smith

Alamo, Texas *****

Cell: 1-956-***-****

E-Mail: ************@*****.***

Summary

Conscientious LVN[ Nurse offering 20 years of experience providing comprehensive care in multiple settings. Work effectively within healthcare teams to develop plans of care and advocate for patients. Seeking to capitalize on my different skills & to learn new ones.

Skills

Client needs assessments Performance assessments Proficiency in Trach/Vent care[ Proficiency in G-tube care& feeding[

Safety and compliance Care Coordination Infection control standards

Experience

October 2019 to Current

Little Miracles Home Health Harlingen, Texas

Home Health LVN

Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.

Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and [Type] testing.

Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

Education and Training

May 1985 North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA Some College (No Degree) Nursing

January 1980 Capri Cosmetology College Mason City, IA Cosmetology

January 1974 Mason City High School Mason City, IA High School Dipl

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