LVN with Compassus Hospice

• Jan 2020 - Present

LVN Charge Nurse

• Jul 2018 - Present

I have 14 years experience in long term care as well as short term rehab for adult and geriatric patients. I currently work weekends 16 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday. My daily duties include giving medications in a timely manner, admissions and discharges, routine IV therapy, caring for dialysis patients and diabetic monitoring. I have 14 years experience in long term care as well as short term rehab for adult and geriatric patients. I currently work weekends 16 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday. My daily duties include giving medications in a timely manner, admissions and discharges, routine IV therapy, caring for dialysis patients and diabetic monitoring.

LVN Charge Nurse

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

Care for geiatrics and adults in a long term care setting. Care for geiatrics and adults in a long term care setting.

LVN

• Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures; Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Performs other duties as requested. Show less

LVN

• Feb 2015 - May 2016

Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures; Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Performs other duties as requested. Show less

LVN

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures; Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Performs other duties as requested. Show less

LVN

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures; Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Performs other duties as requested. Show less

LVN

• Sep 2011 - May 2013

Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures; Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Performs other duties as requested. Show less