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C: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYEnglish/German speaking professional with over 20 years of experience as an effectiveadvocate for patients. Experienced LVN II with strong clinical and problem-solving skills,with all prerequisite work and theoretical portions of RN program completed- have hungblood, and worked in clinical settings in CICU. Limited knowledge of Spanish.Have over five years of experience in dual diagnosis long-term care settings, and two inschool nursing. Experiences in teaching and strong communication skills. Personalexperience with home health care and hospice, as well as assisted living environments.Professionally trained nurse with experiences ensuring high standards of culturallycompetent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Have had a remote telephonic position p/t for about 6 mos.SKILLSProfessional documentation Remote work experiecedFoley catheter insertion/removal familiarity Diabetes and nutrition educatorPatient positioning competency Thorough physical assessmentsInsulin medication assistance Strong clinical judgmentSuccessful diagnosis/treatment of childhood High level of autonomyillnesses Professional bedside mannerNeurology awareness Tracheotomy careProblem resolution capability Breastfeeding educatorPatient and family advocacy Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlinesWORK HISTORYThe Computer Shop- Steven Smith PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEOffice manager/San Antonio, TX/Sept.2012-Sept.2015Managed a computer networking firms front office- entered client info, procured contracted work, answered phones and designated technicians for jobs based on skill.CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOLSchool Nurse San Antonio,TX September 2007 -June 2009Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in aprivate-school setting, with students ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade . Ensured externalfollow-up where required.Responsible for pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment ofvarious disorders and diseases.Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.Responded to emergencies with assessment, and treatment and/or transfer to an emergencyfacility to be completed as necessary.Responsible for guardian and physician contact as needed.TEXAS DEPT. OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTHLVN Treatment Nurse San Antonio,TX August 2000 -September 2005Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and maintained health records forapproximately 15 residents in a long-term care facilty.Chronic patient care as needed, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication towound care to monitoring for 15-25 residents per shift.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise inSTDs, HIV and family planning.Oversaw and managed about 5-10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities whilemaintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer,Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.Assisted doctors with assessments and both invasive non-invasive procedures.Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.Instructed patients and family members on proper home visitation care.Closely monitored acute conditions.Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individualsparticipating in clinical trials.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI,arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas forimprovement.Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Developed and implemented nursing care plans.Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.Followed infection control procedures.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Assisted patients with daily functions.Monitored fluid intake and output levels when required.Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.Ostomy care, feedings, and assessment- including proper documentation.EDUCATIONLVNGalen College of NursingSan Antonio,TX 2000Top graduate of classgot CNA certification at Texas Careers prior to attendingRNBaptist School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio,TXHonor Roll through 4 of 6 semesters- withdrew during 5th.Coursework in Radiation TherapyCoursework in OncologyCoursework in Hospice, Palliative Nursing and GerontologyCoursework in Labor and deliveryContinuing education in Mental HealthASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE pre-req work for nursingSan Antonio CollegeSan Antonio,TXEmphasis in Applied Science |
