Licensed Vocational Nurse with strong patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering quality care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, to ensuring quality patient outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, iv therapy, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Proactive with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am adaptable, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Clipboard Health
04.2023 - Current
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - 04.2023
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
LVN
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2017
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Universal precautions
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LVN
Various Registries
01.2006 - 08.2009
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LVN Wound Care
Apple Valley Care Center
03.2005 - 01.2006
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Dersert Valley Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2005
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Administered medications and injections to patients.