Objective
LVN known as a patient advocate and team- player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.
Profile
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises. Facilitates groups and educational in-services to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and others medical professionals. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Knowledge in Wound care
Patient/Parent/Family Education Computer Savvy
Customer Service
Acute Nursing
Long-term care Nursing Skilled Nursing
IV certified
Honoring ANA Code of Ethnics
Professional Presentations
Established leaderships
Professional Experience
CHARGE NURSE-LVN: PARKMANOR DEERBROOK SKILLED NURSING 09/2011- PRESENT-PRN
Provided bedside care, treatments and clinical documentation for patients assessments, clinical findings/ or any change in health status.
Handled medications administration, dressing change, IV’s, and all other aspects of nursing.
Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfer; prepared chart notes and other documentation and participated on interdisciplinary team.
Conduct sessions on meditation/relaxation techniques.
Communicate medical concepts to patients using layman’s terms to facilitate understanding.
Followed procedures and ensured safety methods
Charge Nurse-LVN: Wintwenhaven Healthcare center 05/09- 04/2010-FULLTIME
Provided bedside care, treatments and clinical documentation for patients assessments, clinical findings/ or any change in health status.
Handled medications administration, dressing change, IV’s, and all other aspects of nursing.
Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfer; prepared chart notes and other documentation and participated on interdisciplinary team.
Conduct sessions on meditation/relaxation techniques.
Communicate medical concepts to patients using layman’s terms to facilitate understanding.
Followed procedures and ensured safety methods
LVN-HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF JAIL/AGENCY 03/2010-07/2011 PRN
Knowledge of psychotropic medication administration, management and training. Served as LVN at the Sheriff Office Jail a correctional facility housing approximately 3,500 inmates. Assigned inmates with the mental health challenges and played a key role on interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, LVNs, RNs,social workers and corrections officers. Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues. Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders..