LLIA B A R N E S
Palmdale,California
Summary
Caring and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in working under supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Provide bedside care to patients, including medication administration. Skilled in monitoring fluid intake and output levels and administering G-tube feedings. Able to maintain accuracy even in stressful and emergencies Compassionate LVN with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Visiting Home Health Nurse
Care Connection Home Care
Reseda, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed wound care, administered medications, and monitored vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques.
- Performed wound care for post-operative patients.
- Performed glucose monitoring tests, insulin injections and other medication administration as prescribed by physician.
Home Health LVN
Choice Home Health Services
Sherman Oaks, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered injections and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
LVN Charge Nurse
Everlasting Health Care
Lancaster, Ca
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Foley Catheter Care
- Suctioning
- G-tube feeding and medication
- Tracheotomy Care
- Wound care
- Blood sugar
- Injections
- Scheduled nursing staff, delegated assignments and monitored ratios to maintain optimal levels
- Administered medications and delivered treatments according to facility policies and state licensing requirements
- Prepared paperwork and helped coordinate patient movements for new admissions, transfers and discharges
- Admitted, transferred and discharged patients according to policy
- Delivered expert wound care and changed dressings to prohibit infection and monitor healing
- Worked closely with qualified LPNs to develop deeper understanding of patient care needs
- Tracked tests and tracked down information for clinical staff
- Helped nursing staff manage chronic conditions
- Collected biological samples for diagnostic testing, biopsies and lab use
- Examined patients and monitored temperature, blood pressure and pulse
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting frequency and dosage amounts in patient charts
- Documented patient information and input data
- Monitored post-operative patients and dispensed post-surgical medications ordered by physicians
- Reduced infection risks with consistent equipment sterilization and aseptic techniques
- Examined patients and monitored temperature, blood pressure and pulse
- Administer medications
LVN Student Nurse
Kaiser Urgent Care
Lancaster, Ca
08.2021 - 11.2021
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
Care Career College
Lancaster, Ca11.2021
Skills
- Healthcare Team Leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Vital Monitoring
- Wound care
- Charting and documentation
Certification
LVN License, 11/01/21
Languages
English, Conversational
Timeline
LVN Visiting Home Health Nurse
Care Connection Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Home Health LVN
Choice Home Health Services
11.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Everlasting Health Care
03.2022 - 11.2023
LVN Student Nurse
Kaiser Urgent Care
08.2021 - 11.2021
LVN License, 11/01/21
License Vocational Nurse -
Care Career College
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