Tamaran Darr, LVN

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Objective:
I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse seeking a long term nursing position in which I
can become a part of a team that is dedicated to the quality care of its patien
ts and to the advancement of their employees education and training. My first jo
b as a LVN was with a home health agency. Through this job I learned to work on
my own and use my analytical skills, as well as clinical skills, to assist me in
the assessment of my patients so that I could communicate affectively with the
other members of the team as we provided them with the best care possible. I am
dedicated to being my patients advocate and making sure that their needs are met
effectively and efficiently. I work best in a team environment and I am looking
for an opportunity to gain additional experience.
Education:
Excelsior College
Currently Enrolled in Associates in Nursing Program
Concorde Career Institute Arlington, Texas
Vocational Nursing Program
Graduated - December 19, 2008
A recipient of 2 Florence Nightingale Awards; Student Excellences Award; Presid
ents List; Helping Hands Award
Association of Texas Midwives Tyler, Texas
Professional Midwifery Program
Graduated - January 2005
Clinical Training/Experience:
652 clinical hours (April 08 - Dec 08)
John Peter Smith Hospital: Med/Surg, Newborn Nursery, L&D (3 months)
Kindred Hospital Fort Worth: Med/Surg, ICU, Dialysis (3 months)
City View Care Center: Acute care & Wound Care (6 months)
Cooks Pediatricians Office Ft. Worth: Pediatric Rotation (16 hrs)
Skills Include:
Complete physical assessment, vital signs, breathing treatments, administration
of medication PO, IM, SQ, IV; wound care, catheter insertion, following aseptic
technique, providing care in accordance to universal precautions, patient educat
ion, patient care plans, organizational skills, time management, working effecti
vely with interdisciplinary team, and performing accurate charting procedures, a
nd limited experience with electronic charting.
Job Experience:
T and T Home Health Agency LVN 2009
Provided nursing care to patients in a home setting: monitoring vital signs, pro
viding wound care, medication administration, performed physical assessments, ch
arting, patient teaching and overseeing the CNA on my route.
Health Resource Center Office Assistant 2005-2007
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, filed, stocked offices, and performed l
ight computer work.
Grace Birth Services Student/Assistant Midwife
2002-2005
Assisted staff midwife with teaching birthing and nutritional education; prenata
l assessments/care, labor / delivery, and postpartum care; newborn assessments;
and management of obstetrical emergencies.
Special Skills/ Training/ Certification:
Associate Member of AWHONN 2010
Healthcare Provider BLS CPR/AED 2010
IV Therapy Certification 2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Texas - 2009 License # 220243
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) 2007