Amber Barton
Downey,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in home health nursing, wound care management, and chronic illness assessment. Skilled in training and mentoring healthcare staff, performing clinical procedures, and delivering compassionate patient care. Eager to contribute advanced clinical knowledge and patient-focused care to a Home Health Nurse role, supporting positive health outcomes in diverse patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LVN
Excell Home Care
Paramount, California
10.2024 - Current
- Experienced in the assessment and management of patients with PleurX drainage catheters for pleural effusions and ascites.
- Performed comprehensive colostomy care for post‑op and long‑term patients, including pouch emptying, appliance changes, stoma measurement, and peristomal skin protection using barriers, paste/rings, and adhesives.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients following a cholecystectomy. Performed postoperative assessments, including monitoring vital signs, pain level, abdominal incision sites, and signs of infection or bleeding. Assessed bowel sounds, monitored for the return of gastrointestinal function, and encouraged early ambulation to reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
- Assessed stoma viability and function (color, moisture, edema, output character and volume), escalating abnormalities (ischemia, retraction, prolapse, parastomal hernia, mucocutaneous separation) per protocol.
- Perform comprehensive wound care, including surgical wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, skin tears, dressing changes, and wound assessments.
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Insert Foley catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
- Assess and manage patients with chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and post- op recovery.
- Respond to urgent patient needs and provide timely interventions within the LVN scope of practice.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and adjusted nursing care plans as necessary.
- Advocated for patient needs to ensure high-quality care was delivered.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT III
UCLA Health
Santa Monica, CA
07.2018 - 09.2024
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood tests under the supervision of a physician.
- Performed EKG testing under the direction of a cardiologist or other specialist.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens, logged specimens, and prepared them for testing.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed and documented patient responses.
- Scheduled patient appointments and prepared rooms for examinations.
- Knowledge and having the awareness of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
Clinical
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Alhambra, USA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Leadership: demonstrated patient advocacy, assisted charge nurse in care, promoted positive patient outcomes via interdepartmental collaboration.
Clinical
WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Whittier, USA
04.2024
- Maternal Newborn: applied focused health assessment and competent care for prenatal and postnatal clients, promoting maternal-infant health.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
07-2024
Medical Assistant -
Downey Adult School
06-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Catheter insertion
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic illness management
Certification
- American Health Association Basic Life Support Provider, 03/23
- EduLife Institute Management of Assaultive Behavior, 10/22
- National Center for Competency Testing Phlebotomy I, 06/07
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, #745006, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, 08/24
Accomplishments
Dean's List Recipient, Terms 1, 03/24, Stanbridge University
Community Service
- Kayak Clean-up - Additional Registration Required, 01/24
- St. Francis Center- Los Angeles, 06/24
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, 06/24
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Excell Home Care
10.2024 - Current
Clinical
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical
WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
04.2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANT III
UCLA Health
07.2018 - 09.2024
Associate of Occupational Science - Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge University
Medical Assistant -
Downey Adult School