Alexis Urbanski
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Proven Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in medication administration and fostering patient safety. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, enhancing unit efficiency and patient care quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Occupational Medicine
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Allergy Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering antigens and dosages as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency allergic reactions during immunization and allergy testing to evaluate patient need and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on allergen issues and prescribed medications and treatments
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Injection Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications and injections as prescribed.
- Provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, responded to codes, and assisted the charge nurse as needed
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Increased immunization rates within the community through participation vaccination clinics.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Took throat specimens to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Temporary Flu Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Updated patient charts with immunizations to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of immunization records and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on flu trends and strains in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering flu vaccines
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities
- Monitored patient reactions after administering injections if they had previous reactions or potential reactions
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Merrill Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Carrington College California - San Jose
San Jose, CA08.2012
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient Charting
- CPR/AED
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Analytical Thinking
- Treatment Room Preparation
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Occupational Medicine
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Allergy Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Injection Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
02.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Temporary Flu Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2014 - 02.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Merrill Gardens
01.2013 - 01.2014
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Carrington College California - San Jose