Linda Dama, LVN

To obtain a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a facility that will value my skills and experience; where I can continue to grow and learn while providing excellent nursing care to my patients.

Staff Nurse - Baylor College of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Center - Houston, TX

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

Clinical/Administrative for 6 Neurology/Neuro Stroke Doctor's - Baylor College of Medicine General Neurology - Houston, TX

(2019-12)

Agency Contract Nurse at Phoenix House (Drug Rehabilitation Facility) - ULTRA STAFF - Houston, TX 77007

(2015-10 - 2016-01)

• Administered medications and wound care
• Administered TB tests, tetanus vaccines
• Blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration
• Vital sign monitoring

Agency Staff Nurse - NURSE FINDERS - Houston, TX 77056

(2015-02 - 2015-10)

• Performed wellness clinics with Kelsey Seybold clinic
• Worked with spine and pain clinic at Kelsey Seybold
• Worked with EPIC system

Per Diem Staff Nurse - ST DOMINIC VILLAGE (Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facility) - Houston, TX 77021

(2014-02 - 2015-10)

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Documentation
• Assessment
• Hospice care
• Vital sign monitoring
• Insulin administration
• Follow up on results with MD
• Medication refills with Pharmacy

Staff Nurse - PARK MANOR WEST CHASE - Houston, TX 77082

• Medication administration
• Treatments per M.D orders
• Calling and reporting labs to MD
• Hospice care

Staff Nurse - THE CENTER - Houston, TX 77019

(2011-04 - 2013-12)

Nursing and physical assessment for a population of approximately 85 mentally-challenged clients in a day activity center.

• Treatment and medication administration as ordered by MD
• Diabetic monitoring
• Insulin administration per MD orders
• TB test placement
• Seizure management and monitoring
• Behavioral monitoring and redirection as necessary
• Weight and nutritional monitoring per doctor's order
• General first aid
• Experienced with gastric tube feeding

Home Health Nurse (per diem) - A&C HOME HEALTH SERVICES - Houston, TX 77096

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Home Health Visits
• Monitoring vital signs
• Diabetic monitoring
• Medication and diet monitoring per MD orders

Home health nursing, per diem nursing at multiple healthcare facilities - DEAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - Houston, TX 77079

(2010-03 - 2011-12)

Provided nursing care in a variety of settings including independent-living, assisted-living, and skilled nursing facilities. Patient populations included Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.

• Patient monitoring per doctor's orders including diabetic care
• Enteric feeding
• Nebulizer treatments

Per diem nursing - The HAMPTON POST OAK GALLERIA - Houston, TX 77056

(2009-12 - 2010-12)

• Administration of medications (po and by G tube)
• Medication monitoring
• Diabetic patient care including insulin administration as ordered
• Nebulizer treatments
• Ulcer wound care
• Catheter monitoring

Staff Nurse - NEWTON HEALTH CARE CENTER - Newton, Massachusetts

(2001-06 - 2008-08)

Patient populations included Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.

• Providing patient care, comfort, and basic patient education
• Scheduling, record keeping, and maintenance of supplies, inventories and editing
• Medication administration
• Carrying out doctor's orders
• Supervision and training of certified nurse assistants

Staff Nurse - ELITE STAFFING - Worcester, MA

(2000-06 - 2001-06)

• Medication administration
• Carrying out doctor's orders
• Supervising nurse assistants
• Editing
• Basic patient care

Staff - OPTIMUM CARE - Winthrop, MA

(1998-05 - 2000-06)

• Providing physical and medical care
• Obtaining patient's medical histories
• Maximizing care and comfort measure

Diploma - Business Management - Unity College (1994-08 - 1996-06)

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Youville School of Nursing (1997-10 - 1998-06)