Home Health LVN is a licensed practical nurse, or a vocational nurse, who is responsible for routine, and for providing nursing care. A well-drafted Home Health LVN Resume mentions the following core tasks – helping the patients bath, dress, and eat; getting their daily exercise, assisting patients and their families by administering medication, dressing wounds, monitoring the healing process, creating reports to track the patient’s progress, working with other professionals to create treatment plans, cleaning and re-dressing wounds, measuring vital signs, and monitoring changes in behaviour and progress.
The nature of the job demands the following skills and abilities – empathy towards patients, and their family members; the ability to remain calm under pressure, patience, empathy, flexible work hours, and being able to multitask. An associate’s degree in nursing and a pass in the NCLEX exams are also required.
Objective : To obtain a full-time position as a licensed vocational nurse at a reputable healthcare environment to optimize my skills and knowledge, to further my experience, and to benefit and fulfill patients needs effectively. To be able to demonstrate and teach patients their disease process and management in a way they can fully understand and be able to use it for their benefit.
Skills : Bed side care of patients, I.V. certified, wound.
Description :
Cared for medically complex, rehab, and wound patients at the beside for one year.
Transferred to the Quality/Risk Management Department.
Involved with Utilization Review in several different capacities, as well as some medical records assignments.
Assigned to some outside marketing as well for the facility.
Reasoned for leaving: My position here was phased out.
Interested in returning to floor nursing so I pursued a position at Kelsey Seybold Clinic, and was hired.
Spent working as a home health LVN for approximately 10 years.
Made visits with patients in the home, providing them with education, medication management, wound care and whatever was needed in relation to their state of health.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Nurse
Home Health LVN Resume
Objective : High-performing, Enthusiastic LVN with 14 years of excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new challenge. Interested in 12 hour shifts.
Skills : IV Therapy, Phlebotomy, Wound Care.
Description :
Administered prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients charts.
Observed patients, charting and reporting changes in patients conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provided basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Answered patients calls and determine how to assist them.
Measured and recorded patients vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Worked as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
Helped patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Lvn In Nursing
Home Health LVN Resume
Objective : Obtain a position as an LVN that maximizes my medical skills in a healthcare environment. Home Health LVN is responsible for all aspects of working with patients in the home health field.
Skills : IV certification, ACLS, BLS, Wound Care Certification, Trach and Vent certification, RADT 1.
Description :
Provided ongoing patient education and training.
Set up and administering medications.
Observed and documented patient progress.
Programmed and administered equipment and supplies.
Provided periodic home health assessments to monitor patient health status.
Assisted patients with their day-to-day needs.
Organized and coordinated schedule visits with patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certification
Home Health LVN Resume
Summary : 10+ years of competent experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse / Home Health LVN Extensive knowledge in working with Aged, Blind and Disabled population Excellent communication and phone skills Has a current LVN license.
Skills : Different Copying Machines, Prepares Power point Equipment Needed During Weekly Reports And Case Management Training.
Description :
Provided individualized care to each resident within a structured plan of care.
Documented of all services provided and follow up with each resident by a certified professional.
Set goals, goals, goals and follow up on those goals.
Monitored physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of each resident using clinical tools such as the BrainMood Assessment tool, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and other tools as deemed necessary by an experienced clinician.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare providers as needed to monitor progress within the plan of care.
Maintained an ongoing relationship with each resident primary physician or nurse practitioner to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
Provided direct patient care at home; set appointments for patients utilizing patient portal.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Nurse
Home Health LVN Resume
Objective : To find an organization that will enhance my skills, potentials, knowledge, and provide me with quality work experience.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, 40 WPM.
Description :
Taken vital signs.
Maintained clients airway.
Administered scheduled and prn medications, and breathing treatments.
Helped client with ADLs.
Provided total care for client.
Provided counseling and support for client as needed.
Able to provide support system for client.
Able to keep client free of infection.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Nursing Program
Home Health LVN Resume
Summary : Demonstrate the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with comprehensive care teams, patients, and caregivers; provide patients with detailed, easy-to-follow self-management education.
Skills : Management, Wound Care, Charting, Infection Control, Multi-Tasking, Quick Learner, Multi-Tasking, Problem Solver, Dependable, Problem Solver.
Description :
Provided nursing care under the supervision of an RN and according to the plan of care derived from MD orders and RN assessment.
Recognized and reported symptoms that indicate changes in the condition of the patient to the CM and MD.
Used strict aseptic technique when performing treatments requiring its use.
Provided patients with the knowledge and assistance to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
Accurately recorded patients condition in the Nurses notes.
Observed, recorded, and reported to the appropriate professional the symptoms, reaction and changes including: General physical and mental condition of patients, and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes.
Performed selected nursing procedures such as: Administration of medications (ID, SQ, IM, IV, GT, NGT) and treatments prescribed by the MD.
Maintained the patients equipment and room as necessary for patient care and safety.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Vocational In Nursing
Home Health LVN Resume
Headline : Assisted in establishing group home for severely to profoundly retarded children and medically fragile children Assisted in establishing the geriatric unit at Red River Hospital Established nurse run clinic at Christian Family Health Clinic.
Skills : Interpersonal Relations, Skilled Negotiator. Adept IV . Professional Manner Dealing With Difficult Situations Requiring Tact, Diplomacy, And Firmness.
Description :
Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments.
Developed plan of care.
Assessed medication, pain management, wound care and need for health care equipment.
Identified health risks.
Participated in team meetings and case conference.
Counseled and taught families and patients.
Mentored home health aides.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Vocational In Nursing
Home Health LVN Resume
Headline : Highly motivated, dependable LVN, who is passionate about nursing and patient care, is seeking an entry-level position within a professional facility that will allow opportunities for growth within the medical community. Have the tenacity to go above and beyond for your facility.
Skills : Ventilator, IV Therapy.
Description :
Provided a safe atmosphere for patients, families, caregivers and visitors to enjoy life with their loved ones.
Taken good care of patients by maintaining a clean and orderly environment; provide appropriate equipment.
Maintained a safe environment that encourages patient/family interaction.
Provided support to family members by managing appointments with physicians, dentists and other health care providers.
Taken on the role as a primary caregiver or secondary caregiver for patients.
Assisted patients in managing their medical needs in a timely manner through comprehensive medical exams, preventative care visits, treatment options, dietary guidance, medication management and counseling.
Monitored patient progress through daily observations and reporting of quality measures related to patient activities including vital signs (BP); pain/discomfort levels; level of alert.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Vocational In Nursing
Home Health LVN Resume
Objective : To obtain an LVN/LPN position that will give me the flexibility I need while furthering my nursing career. The primary responsibility of the Home Health LVN is to take care of the patient and family, including the patient health, safety, comfort and dignity.
Skills : Great Communication, Great People, Team Player, Team Player.
Description :
Monitored airway for patency and good air exchange.
Educated parents and grandparents on plan of care set forth by multiple specialty physicians.
Coordinated all physicians visits, to ensure overall health of child is satisfactory.
Monitoring patients 24/7 (including monitoring patients who are not receiving medical care).
Coordinated and managed daily activities of patients with disabilities (including patient monitoring, medications, personal hygiene routine and dietary needs).
Cared while in transport to MD/DDS visits, therapy, or vacations.
Provided a range of services not normally available in a hospital setting.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
LVN
Home Health LVN Resume
Headline : Home Health LVN provides a holistic care to the residents of our community. Our goal is to provide each individual with the highest quality of care, while minimizing their time in the hospital and providing them with the most comfort possible.
Skills : Ventilator, IV Therapy, Ventilator dependent, G tube, Quadriplegic, Bed ridden.
Description :
Provided direct patient care to patients in the home or in a nursing facility.
Coordinated and delivered services to patients at the nursing facility and/or in their homes.
Medication management of patients who require medication with supervision from a physician and/or registered nurse.
Provided training to ensure that all patients follow instructions pertaining to medications.
Assisted with therapy planning and scheduling of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.
Assisted with transportation of patients from their homes to the nursing facility or other medical facilities as needed.
Assisted with communication between the home health agency and medical facilities.
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