Kipu
Allison Kaplan
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Detox Nurse
South Coast Counseling
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LVN Charge Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Program Specialist
BHC Alhambra Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Manager
USA Gasoline
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Process and analyse data each business day
- Inventory control
- Boosted cash flow by creating a positive atmosphere for customers and team members.
- Met with each associate to establish realistic monthly sales goals.
- Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Reviewed issues and implemented corrective action plan, leading to written warnings and termination.
- Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service throughout the entire experience.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees, including monitoring and review of individual performance.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to ensure that invoicing and inventory matched cost-of-goods-sold reports.
- Supervised, developed and delegated tasks to employees.
- Communicated store policy violations to upper management to prevent shrinkage and misconduct.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Cashier
99 Cents Only Stores
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Tallied cash at the end of each shift and handled discrepancies according to company policies.
- Assessed customer needs and responded appropriately to questions.
- Used proper bagging techniques to minimize overuse of bags while preventing damage to customer items.
- Bagged merchandise by following standard procedures.
- Checked prices and arranged for carry-outs to customer vehicles.
- Processed all transactions efficiently and timely.
- Observed customers for suspicious behaviors and signs of theft.
- Reconciled cash drawer at the start and end of the shift.
- Declined to sell alcoholic products to intoxicated individuals, notifying the manager when problems escalated.
- Bagged purchased items properly to prevent delicate products from breakage.
- Checked purchased merchandise for problems and signs of tampering before processing any return or exchange.
- Accepted cash, check, credit and debit payments in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Issued receipts for purchases and gifts.
- Displayed and restocked merchandise in an appealing manner.
- Provided a high level of service by helping customers find the specific products.
- Provided professional and courteous service at all times.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organized checkout areas.
- Added new merchandise to checkout lane shelves and kept displayed products neat and orderly.
- Minimized long register lines by providing timely sales transaction completion.
Field Representative
United States Census Bureau
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained security and data integrity of databases.
- Collected and input data into database.
- Input client information into the company database.
Line Supervisor
Mr Max Was
03.2006 - 10.2012
- Accomplished production goals on a consistent basis through orderly team management.
- Checked team member work to assess compliance with quality control standards and production specifications.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
- Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Stacked cardboard boxes and pallets.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area.
- Unloaded cargo with forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, and maintained clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
Service Representative
Kaylor Enterprises
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Visited customer locations and represented the company at industry events to demonstrate products.
- Secured sales by providing recommendations to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
- Forecasted sales for different accounts and managed inventory to ensure sufficient products at each site.
- Networked with problematic accounts, which helped to build lasting rapport and boosted revenue opportunities.
- Planned and followed through with inventory management for each store while accomplishing through ordering, delivering, stocking and rotating products.
- Performed frequent customer visits to maintain positive and productive relationships.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - BioChemistry
Mount San Antonio College
No Degree - Nursing
North-West College-West Covina
05.2022
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Performance monitoring
- Medical examination
- Pain Management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Administer medications
- CPR Certification
- Mental Health Support
- Proficient with Kipu
- Proficient with CIWA, CIWA B and COWS assessments
Certification
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certified
- Nursing home infection preventionist certified - 5/2/2023
Software
Timeline
LVN Detox Nurse
South Coast Counseling
09.2023 - 11.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
Program Specialist
BHC Alhambra Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2022
Manager
USA Gasoline
04.2016 - 04.2019
Field Representative
United States Census Bureau
04.2015 - 08.2015
Cashier
99 Cents Only Stores
08.2012 - 06.2016
Service Representative
Kaylor Enterprises
05.2010 - 09.2012
Line Supervisor
Mr Max Was
03.2006 - 10.2012
No Degree - Nursing
North-West College-West Covina
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certified
- Nursing home infection preventionist certified - 5/2/2023
Some College (No Degree) - BioChemistry
Mount San Antonio College
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