Employment

University of Texas Medical Branch 2002-

Supervisor: Ms. R. Brysch RN, Director of Nursing

Work Telephone: (830) 583-4003
Address: Connally Unit
899 FM 632
Kenedy, TX 78119
LVN:
ConnallyUnit TDCJ – First Unit
The Medical facility for the unit consisted of a 15 bed hospital, a psychiatric department with two observation cells, a clinic serving the prison population of approximately 2800, with three medical providers and a fully stocked emergency room. The inmate patient care ranged from daily cell observation rounds, Use of Force monitoring, individual treatment of natural physical maladies and inflicted injuries thru psychosocial and psychological disorders:

Supervisor: Mr Tom Greff RN, Regional Coordinator

Work Telephone: Torres (830) 426-5325 Nye 426-8030
Address: Joe Nye Unit
118 cr 541
Hondo, TX 78861
LVN:
Joe Nye Unit TDCJ – Second Unit

Used a systemic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care by using nursing process: nursing DX, implementation of care plan, completing nursing protocols (Med, Dent, MH) completed PHD physicals, triage sick call patients, inventories, stocks, & checked expiration dates on supplies, acted as EMR trainer, acted as new employee orientation preceptor, performed phlebotomy, processed specimens for pick up by courier, obtained stool, sputum, & stool specimens, performed Guiac tests, gave breathing treatments, performed wound treatments, performed dressing changes, performed wound assessment, performed fight physicals, took vital signs, performed visual acuity, DMS presenter, performed shift change report, performed accuchecks, interviewed incoming chain offenders, dispensed oral, tropical, and inhaled medications, documented PH-70, directed observation therapy, ordered medications on PH-40, checked for medication compliance, entered non-formulary medication requests, distributed medication to lockdown areas, received and sorted daily medications from central pharmacy, applied ophthalmic, optic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications, administered oxygen per nasal cannula or mask, performed EKG’s, gave wound care, provide I.V. therapy, injected medication subq and I.M. Accurately and completely reported and documented the client’s status including signs, symptoms, and responses, nursing care rendered, physician, dentist or podiatrist orders, administration of medications and treatments, and client responses. Contacted with other health care team members concerning significant events regarding client’s status. Completed bench warrant summary, completed chain chart reviews, noted provider orders, completed psychological crisis interviews, admitted and discharged patient in EMR, documented clinical encounters in EMR, completed MUOF paperwork completed SAF04 for Safety Officer. Implemented measures to promote a safe environment for clients and others and reinforced patient education/ health teaching/ counseling. Implemented measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions in TB, HIV, and Hepatitis C patients, gave immunizations, administered & read PPD’s. Collaborated with TDJC Transfer Coordinator for special need transfers, worked with security for patient transfer. Utilized the organizational chart as a chain of command, evaluated suggestions and criticisms objectively and undertook to change behavior or sought further guidance as necessary.