Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience across skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, hospice, and healthcare settings, with a strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical documentation, care coordination, medication management, admissions and discharges, and interdisciplinary communication. Currently working within Kaiser Permanente and familiar with Epic and electronic healthcare workflows. Experienced with PointClickCare, eMAR, and electronic medical records in clinical settings. Strong understanding of post-acute care, continuity of care, patient safety, clinical communication, and accurate documentation. Interested in transitioning clinical experience into a quality assurance, care management, utilization management, prior authorization, clinical documentation, or clinical operations role. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to strengthen advanced documentation and utilization-management skills through additional hands-on training
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Work History
Charge Nurse
Norwalk Skilled Nursing and Wellness Centre
Los Angeles, CA
Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow efficiency.
Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
Trained new nurses on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
Evaluated nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and well-being.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
Provide nursing care to patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute environment, including patients requiring rehabilitation, complex clinical monitoring, and hospice/comfort-focused care.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and identify and communicate changes in clinical status to appropriate healthcare providers and interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in PointClickCare and eMAR, including medication administration, treatments, patient status, and nursing interventions.
Coordinate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, therapy staff, hospice teams, and other interdisciplinary professionals to promote continuity and quality of care.
Participate in admissions and discharges by reviewing clinical information, completing required documentation, communicating patient needs, and supporting safe transitions of care.
Manage medication administration, treatments, wound care, vital-sign monitoring, and other nursing responsibilities while maintaining patient safety and facility standards.
Support patients receiving hospice and comfort care while communicating changes in condition and care needs to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Apply facility policies, infection-control practices, fall-prevention measures, and patient-safety standards to daily clinical practice.
Maintain accurate documentation necessary to support continuity of care, communication among providers, and appropriate delivery of post-acute services.
Effectively prioritize competing clinical needs in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Charge Nurse
Corona Post Acute
Corona, CA
Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Conducted regular training sessions for nursing staff on best practices and updated protocols.
Provide nursing care to post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice patients with varying levels of clinical complexity.Complete patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition requiring communication, intervention, or follow-up.
Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adherence to established safety procedures.
Communicate patient status, clinical concerns, and care needs to physicians, RNs, CNAs, therapy staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Support patient admissions, discharges, and transitions of care while ensuring required documentation and communication are completed accurately.
Utilize electronic documentation systems to maintain current patient records and support continuity of care.
Provide patient and family communication and education while maintaining professionalism and patient-centered care.
Demonstrate strong organization, prioritization, and clinical judgment while managing multiple patients and competing responsibilities.
LPN Influenza Vaccine Nurse
Kaiser Permenente
Riverside, CA
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
Educated patients on health management and lifestyle modifications post-treatment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
Provide professional nursing support within a large integrated healthcare organization while maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
Apply clinical knowledge, organizational policies, and established workflows to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare delivery.
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support continuity of care.
Review and document relevant patient information while maintaining attention to accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up.
Prioritize multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
Utilize electronic healthcare systems and organizational technology to document, communicate, and manage patient-related information.
Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and strong attention to detail while working within established healthcare policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA and organizational requirements when handling protected health information.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Riverside
Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
Assisted clients with mobility and transportation, fostering independence in their routines.
Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records for health monitoring.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients' needs.
Shower the patient clean the patient. One of the patient take vitals of the patient.
Charge Nurse
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
San Diego, CA
Conducted regular team meetings to discuss care plans and address concerns.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Education
LVN -
North West College
Pomona, CA
06.2023
Skills
Decision-making
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Clinical Documentation & Electronic Medical Records