Licensed Vocational Nurse-Patient Care Specialist
Resume:
James Reyna
Licensed Vocational Nurse
McLean, TX 79057
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Professional Summary
• A Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse with experience working with a wide variety of patients.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Is dependable, a quick learner, and is self-motivated and able to multi-task in busy and stressful environments
• .Committed to providing the highest standards of patient care.
• Holds current CPR, Emergency First Aid certification and IV certification as well as certificate of completion for LVN program in the state of Texas.
• Currently in school studying for my BSN
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Travel Nurse
Professional Case Management-Denver, CO
February 2020 to Present
• Assessed patient conditions and implemented appropriate nursing interventions to ensure optimal health outcomes
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Responded effectively to emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and prioritization of critical tasks
• Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, medication regimens, and post-treatment follow-up care
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and promoting proper hygiene practices
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice, including HIPAA guidelines and OSHA regulations
LVN Charge Nurse
Wheeler Nursing and Rehabilitation-Wheeler, TX
February 2018 to February 2020
LVN Charge Nurse
LVN
Patriot Placement Nursing Agency-Amarillo, TX
August 2017 to February 2018
Agency nurse for various facilities including psychiatric, geriatric, and med surge. LVN
Childrens Home Health-Amarillo, TX
May 2016 to August 2017
Pediatric Home Health
LVN
Epic Nursing-Amarillo, TX
May 2016 to August 2017
Pediatric Home Health Care
LTAC Clinical Nurse
Plum Creek Specialty Hospital
October 2014 to February 2016
LVN Clinical Instructor
Clarendon College-Pampa, TX
August 2013 to October 2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Coronado Health Care-Pampa, TX
February 2013 to August 2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN
Lockney Health and Rehab-Plainview, TX
February 2012 to January 2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lockney Health and Rehab-Lockney, TX
February 2012 to January 2013
Graduated Vocational Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Wheeler Nursing and Rehabilitation Wheeler-Wheeler, TX March 2011 to January 2012
Education
Vocational
Clarendon College Pampa Campus
2010
Skills
• LPN
• Staff Nurse
• Computer literacy
• Technical Proficiency
• Computer operation
• Computer skills
• Basic math
• LVN
Certifications and Licenses
LVN
Additional Information
CLINICAL SKILLS & QUALITY PATIENT CARE
Gained broad-based experience working in Geriatrics and Long Term Care.
Medication education and administration, IV therapy, glucometer reading, and miscellaneous injections including but not limited to Flu, TB, Hep B.
Provided care for patients dealing with or recovering from: dementia, Alzheimer's, various depressions, suicidal ideation, diabetes, fractures, head trauma, paralysis, chemotherapy, surgery, cancer, COPD and end of life.
Monitored, drained, inserted and/or removed Foley catheters, also perform colostomy and urostomy care.
Experienced in the use and care of chest tubes, feeding tubes, restraints, braces, splints, tracheotomy tubes, and hoyer lifts,
• Wound care, cleaning and redressing postoperative incisions, and decubitus ulcers.
Worked with MRSA patients ensuring all contact precautions were strictly adhered to.
Started, monitored and discontinued oxygen therapy.
Palliative care to terminally ill patients, inpatient and in home.
Education given on end of life signs and symptoms, medication usages and administration. COMMUNICATION & ADMINISTRATION
Provided comfort, support and information as appropriate to patients and their families.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, dependable, quick learner, a self-starter, able to do multi-task assignments.
Administering medications and injections and many other hospital and home care oriented duties.
Collaboration with RN case managers and doctors.
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