Adriana Weltzien
Orange,CA
Summary
Adept Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in direct patient care and medication administration, honed in the demanding environments of the US Army. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical expertise. Proven ability to adapt and excel, enhancing patient care and team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Soldier
US Army
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
Assistant
Pacific Advisors
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
U.S Army
Fort Sam Houston06-2020
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy
San Juan Capistrano, CA06-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Catheter care
- Health education
- Patient admissions and discharges
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army
08.2020 - 08.2023
Soldier
US Army
01.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant
Pacific Advisors
01.2017 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
U.S Army
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy