Aarica L Barker
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Excellent problem solver and time management skills. Always able to maintain friendly and professional composure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN- Subacute Unit
Western Convalescent Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with charge nurse and physician on a daily basis.
- Ensure patient safety and appropriate nursing care within my scope of practice
- Obtained prior authorizations if needed.
- Clarified and transcribed Doctor’s and Nurse Practitioner telephone and verbal orders.
- Maintained patient safety and dignity, HIPAA compliance
- Responded to emergency situations, performed CPR when necessary
- Administered medication daily for all patients, monitored medication side effects, obtained vital signs
- Pain management/interventions.
- Obtained and handled specimens.
- Tube Feeding, IV administration and monitoring.
- PICC line site monitoring and dressing changes
- Patient and family education for acute and chronic diagnosis.
- Administration of immunizations.
- Performing head to toe physical assessments.
- Completing admissions and discharges, medication reconciliation with Doctor for new admissions, obtained orders and performed emergency transfers.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
LVN Charge Nurse
Medley / PER DIEM SHIFTS
02.2020 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Travel around Los Angeles County working a different SNFs
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Medely/ Dr. Mani Zahed
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Treatment Nurse
Lakeview Terrace SNF
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
ER Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
American Career College At St. Francis
Lynwood, CA12.2018
Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service skills, proper phone etiquette
- Outstanding Documentation, clear and concise recording
- Well-versed in Computer skills and abilities and data entry
- Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Meticulous Attention To Detail
- Thorough physical assessments
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Certification
LPN License Feb 2019- Present
Californa LN: 702787
Arizona Compact State LN: 299789
Timeline
LPN- Subacute Unit
Western Convalescent Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Medely/ Dr. Mani Zahed
02.2021 - 11.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Medley / PER DIEM SHIFTS
02.2020 - Current
Treatment Nurse
Lakeview Terrace SNF
02.2020 - 03.2021
ER Nurse
Southern California Hospital At Culver City
02.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
American Career College At St. Francis
LPN License Feb 2019- Present
Californa LN: 702787
Arizona Compact State LN: 299789
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