Ayanna Carr
Licensed Vocational Nurse& certified Professinal functional Nutrition Counsuler
San Francisco,CA
Summary
California-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of California Department Of Corrections
San Quentin , CA
07.2014 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team 20+ years to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Daly City, CA
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Western Career College
San Leandro, CA08.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Tehnician
City College of Sf
San Francisco, CASome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASome College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
San Francisco, CASome College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant /Acute Care
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Details
- Diet and Nutrition
Affiliations
NANP National Association of Nutrition Professionals
CCHP California Correctional Health Care Professionals
Functional Nutrition Alliance
Certification
- Certified Correctional Health Care Proffesional CCHP, NCCHC - 2016-present
- Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor Functional
Functional Nutrition Alliance 2021-present
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of California Department Of Corrections
07.2014 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
07.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Western Career College
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Tehnician
City College of Sf
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
City College of San Francisco
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant /Acute Care
City College of San Francisco
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