RITA THOMASON
*************@*****.*** 205-***-**** Altoona, AL 35952
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized
nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications
skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in
fast-paced emergent settings. Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical
knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary
team members, restoring patients’ health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in
urgent, stressful situations.
Skills
© Skilled & medicare nursing care
© Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
© Samples Collection
© Taught Nurse's Aid classes.
© Transcribing orders, med administration &
documentation.
© Breathing treatments & oxygen.
© Flexible & team building
© Monitor & report symptoms & changes in patient status. ® Knowledge of Gastric tube & feedings.
© Infection control & Aseptic procedures.
Experience
Hospitality House Inc. Alice, TX
LVN
09/1994 - 05/1995
Multihandicap Center Vinton, LA
LVN
01/2013 - 01/2017
© Knowledge of foley catheters.
© Communication skills & attention to detail.
© Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with
supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and
inserted & managed catheters & monitored basic patient health & overall
condition.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related
information. HIPPA compliance.
Administered medications on a timely basis according to the Physician's
instructions & orders.
Maintained a safe & clean working environment in compliance with
healthcare. Adhered to infection control protocols.
Followed medication administration & storage procedures & regulations.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with
supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and
managed catheters.
Cared for patients’ acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and
applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related
information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care
to patients.
Pinehurst Nursing & Rehab Orange, TX
LVN
05/1995 - 01/2013
Monitoring basic health such as V/S & overall conditions. Maintained a safe
& clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures &
regulations.
Maintain accurate records of different patient allergens & medical histories.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with
supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and
inserted & managed catheters.
Administered medications on a timely basis according to the Physicians
instructions & orders
© Tracheostomy suction & care.
© HIPPA Compliance & observed strict confidentiality & safeguarded all
patient related information.
Education and Training
Coastal Bend College Beeville, TX
Some College (No Degree) in Nursing Education
Lamar State Orange Tx Orange, Tx
Some College (No Degree) in Healthcare Nursing