Microsoft
Amy Johnson
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mojave,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dependable Home Health Inc
Mojave, CA
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Instructor
Bell Healthcare Training School
, CA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Capri In The Desert
, CA
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Research Associate
Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services
, NV
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
- Lead LPN during studies
- Worked in the lab collecting and processing blood/UA samples
Treatment Nurse
Marquis Centennial Hills Post Acute Rehab
, NV
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- 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.
Instructor
The American Red Cross
, CA
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Century Health Services
, CA
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern Inyo Hospital
, CA
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as oral, subcutaneous, G-Tube, wound care, vital signs and intramuscular injections.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
Lancaster, CA 01.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
Healthcare management
undefinedSoftware
Web browsers
Adobe
Database Management Programs
Communication Platforms
Certification
IV Certification
Timeline
BLS Certification
05-2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dependable Home Health Inc
05.2020 - 09.2020
Instructor
Bell Healthcare Training School
01.2020 - 08.2020
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Capri In The Desert
07.2019 - 04.2020
Research Associate
Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services
02.2018 - 04.2019
Treatment Nurse
Marquis Centennial Hills Post Acute Rehab
06.2016 - 02.2018
Instructor
The American Red Cross
02.2014 - 04.2016
Director of Staff Development Certification
04-2013
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southern Inyo Hospital
10.2011 - 02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Century Health Services
01.2011 - 04.2016
IV Certification
04-2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
01.2009 - 05.2010
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