LVN
Resume:
Krystal A. Hill, LVN
Conroe, TX 77302
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Objective
To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse that will provide me with a challenging and rewarding experience and will utilize my excellent nursing skills.
Experience
June 2010 to present
LVN Sadler Clinic-Pediatrics Conroe, TX
• As only nurse in clinic, responsible for handling all clinical aspects of the daily running of clinic which includes: rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, administering immunizations and antibiotic injections, nebulizer treatments, patient education, and assisting physician with procedures as required as well as various other tasks as needed.
• As a Texas Vaccines for Children provider, responsible for handling monthly reports as required by the state. Maintaining adequate vaccine inventory for private pay vaccines as well as VFC vaccines and ordering vaccines as needed by clinic.
• Ensuring clinical supplies are ordered and stocked as needed and all equipment/machinery is in proper working condition.
• Provide triage/phone support for patient phone calls.
March 2009 to June 2010
LVN DaVita Dialysis The Woodlands, TX
• Accurately setting up dialysis machine according to manufacturer instructions.
• Obtaining vital signs of patients prior to initiation of dialysis treatment including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, dry weight, and assessing overall appearance of patient.
• Accessing patient’s blood via either a fistula/graft or Central Venous Catheter. Required to maintain aseptic technique during procedure and to be aware of infection control at all times.
• Monitoring patient’s vital signs and appearance throughout dialysis treatment by visual assessment as well as complete vital signs every 30 minutes.
• Quickly respond to any adverse reaction to dialysis treatment such as hypo/hypertension, syncope, diaphoresis, hypoglycemia.
• Administering medications through blood lines as ordered by physician.
• As clinic Access Manager was responsible for maintaining accurate report of all patient’s accesses and steps to have a permanent access placed in patient’s with CVC. Assessed all patient’s accesses on a daily basis to monitor for complications. Reported to Charge Nurse and/or physician as needed for treatment for any failed accesses.
October 2003 to December 2007
Medical Assistant TCPA-FM 1960 Pediatric Center Cypress, TX
• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Accurately administering routine vaccinations as well as antibiotic injections.
• Providing nebulizer treatments and any other procedure as requested by physician.
• Assist physician with procedures as needed.
• Referral Coordinator for physician. Obtained prior authorizations for referrals and/or procedures through insurance companies as needed.
May 2003 to August 2003
Phlebotomist Central TX Blood & Tissue Center Austin, TX
• Obtain vital signs and interview potential donors including blood pressure, temperature, respiration and blood lead level using capillary technique.
• Perform venipuncture on donors using aseptic technique.
• Monitor donor throughout blood donation for any adverse reactions and respond quickly.
Education
Joe G. Davis School of Vocational Nursing Huntsville, TX
January 2008 to December 2008
Currently enrolled in The College Network/Excelsior College working towards Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree
Allied Health Careers Austin, TX
Medical Assistant
October 2002 to June 2003
Licensure
State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse Effective: January 2009
In good standing
American Heart Association CPR Certified for Healthcare Professionals
Expires: 2013
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