Flight Attendant Vocational Nurse
Resume:
Anntonia Hall
**** **** ***** *****, *******, TX 76549
Mobile: 254-***-**** Email:********.****@*****.***
Career Summary
A team-oriented, veteran leveraging 20 years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with over 5 years’ experience in Medical/Surgical. Efficient in various areas, including monitoring patients’ health conditions, planning long-term care needs, advising patients and their families on care after hospital stays. As Charge Nurse, effectively worked with Medical Doctors (MD) to implement orders, administering medication, monitoring changes and ensuring documentation. Excellent in building rapport and credibility through a sincere, perceptive listening style. Adaptable in complex work environments, always maintaining a positive, professional demeanor. An active problem solver whose ability greatly contributes to the overall success of the organization.
Professional Experience
04/2013 – 01/2021 Department of Veterans Affairs, Temple, TX Charge Nurse (LPN)
Long Term care, guide and motivate members of the staff, complete administrative tasks, and ensure a high level of patient care.
Supervise up to 4 nurses and 2 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and schedule assignments to carry out the duties of care for 10 residents.
Responsible for the nursing care functions, activities and the development of the Nursing Assistants in the unit.
Assessed, treated, and cared for patients.
Ensure Medical Doctors (MD)s instructions are carried out accurately and completely.
Document and report any changes in residents to doctor and keep family members informed.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave to ensure safety.
Effectively communicate with physicians, nurses, and other staff members.
Initiate and conduct chart procedures; update and maintain resident records.
Assess resident's condition upon admission and daily.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the residents’ plan of care.
Administer medications and treatments ordered by the MDs following facility protocol.
Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift.
*Attended Central Texas College between 2010 to 2012*
01/2008 – 11/2009 Department of the Army, Fort Lewis WA Carpenter
Perform as carpenter handling tools, reading blueprints, making sure industry regulations are respected, and consulting with customers as required.
Carpenter skills required stamina, physical strength, numerical skills, communication, attention to details, and accuracy.
Responsibilities include the ability to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Effectively use carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Remove debris to ensure work is safe and orderly. Verify dimensions and check the quality for fit to ensure adherence to specifications.
Ensure high level of safety precautions throughout the project, as well as a maintained work area.
05/2007 - 11/2008 Indian Oaks Living Center, Harker Heights, TX Charge Nurse (LVN)
As Charge Nurse, work collaboratively with MDs, Case Managers and other members of the health care team to discuss patients' conditions and medical needs.
Account for the care and administering of medication to over 30 residents.
Supervise up to 3 Nursing Assistants (CNA) and create work assignments.
Carefully perform MDs orders, and update family members as applicable.
Respond to patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
Document and report new or unusual changes in resident; inform MDs.
Ensure equipment and supplies are sterilized, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Report changes in patient's condition or other matters that need immediate attention to MDs.
Responsible for the maintenance of documentation which reflects health care needs and treatment provided of every patient.
Accurately identify and document patient's response to medication, treatment, and patient’s overall disposition.
Provided ad hoc nursing support during periods of heavy patient loads or absence of personnel to skilled nursing facilities.
06/2006 - 12/2006 Heritage Park Rehabilitation Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Perform as Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) administering prescribed medications, noting time and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, chart and report changes in patients' conditions.
Be attentive for adverse reactions to medication or treatment; take necessary action as required.
Provide basic patient care such as checking temperatures, blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches.
Assist patient as necessary by rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Maintain sterilized equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Answer patients' requests and determine how to support them.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration for accurate chart entry.
As part of a healthcare team, worked to assess patient needs, plan, or modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments; explain procedures to patients as. appropriate
Education
07/2021 - 10/2021 The Flight Attendant Academy, Charlotte, NC
Instruction and safety emergency procedures city codes, FARs, 24-hour clock, first aid, and Aviation Security
2010 – 2012 Central Texas College, Killeen, TX
Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) to Registered Nurse (RN)
1987 – 1988 St. Phillips Vocational College, San Antonio, TX
School of Nursing
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