Vocational Nurse Intervention Specialist

KAREN WALKER

**** ******* *****, ***** ****, TX *5104

H: 972-***-**** C: 469-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing

care to diverse populations.

SKILLS

Patient counseling professional Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Acute care expertise Insulin medication assistance

Disease prevention and intervention specialist Proper catheter insertion/removal

Successfully directs staff meetings Patient and family advocacy

Patient/family focused Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Assessing

Problem resolution capability Detail- Oriented

Professional bedside manner Posses effective communication skills, both

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines verbally and written.

Multi-task

Maintain empathy and sympathy in a high

stress and interrupting atmosphere.

Effective problem solving

WORK HISTORY

GLOBAL CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Licensed Vocational Nurse Lancaster, TX September 2013 - Current

Chronic patient care in home-care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to

wound care to monitoring for between 8-10 patients per shift.

Provide appropriate levels of care under the direct supervision of RN's, DON, and physicians.

Administration of prescribed medication, treatment and therapies.

Communication with other members of the patient's multi-disciplinary team.

Health Promotion and Teaching

Wound care per physician's orders.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

MEDSOURCR HEALTH CARE

Licensed Vocational Nurse Richardson December 2014 - Current

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Works in team environment and within scope of practice as defined by the State of Texas.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Participates in the care planning process

Documented patient information obtained from nurse visits.

Communicate with physician regarding changes in the patient's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

ANGEL OF CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Licensed Vocational Nurse Dallas, TX June 2016 - Current

Extensive experience working in homes with disabled and geriatric adults.

Document assessment and care of the patient in compliance with the standard of care and

the company's policy.

Educate the patient and the patient's family on health related issues.

Primary care, assessment and evaluation of elderly patients

Performed other duties as assigned

CVS HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Administrator Desoto, TX August 2009 - June 2013

Organized and led numerous support groups per the company's policy in subjects related to physical

and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.

Oversaw and managed a large clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a

high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Recruited, hired, led training and managed budget for the company.

Effectively supervised 15 or more LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee

retention rate.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Supervise staff and give direction on quality and consistent patient care

Oversee day to day operational and home care activities.

Ensure services are in compliance with professional standard state and federal regulatory

requirements.

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

S H Rider High School

Wichita Falls, TX 1982

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING DEGREE Nursing

Vernon Regional Junior College

WIchita Falls, TX 1997

OBJECTIVE

To help provide excellent services with knowledge and experience were my skills are implemented and

enhanced. Giving me an opportunity to learn more and progress in this profession for this organization, to

further me in my professional career.

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