Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Support Services
Pauline Henry
02.2015 - Current
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Executive Director / License Vocational Nurse
Addie Meedom House
11.2020 - 04.2025
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Curry Village Good Samaritan
05.2019 - 10.2020
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.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Lead Medication Technician
Addie Meedom House
12.2002 - 10.2014
Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science Exploration
College of The Redwoods
05-2025
No Degree - IV Therapy
College of The Redwoods
02-2019
No Degree - Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
06-2018
Skills
HIPAA regulations knowledge
Attention to detail in documentation
Clear and concise communication
Medication administration
Empathetic and compassionate
Compassionate patient assistance
Clinical decision-making
ADL assistance
Patient-centered care
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Timeline
Executive Director / License Vocational Nurse
Addie Meedom House
11.2020 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Curry Village Good Samaritan
05.2019 - 10.2020
In Home Support Services
Pauline Henry
02.2015 - Current
Lead Medication Technician
Addie Meedom House
12.2002 - 10.2014
No Degree - IV Therapy
College of The Redwoods
No Degree - Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Science Exploration
Teacher Candidate (Kindergarten) at Pauline Johnson Elementary Public SchoolTeacher Candidate (Kindergarten) at Pauline Johnson Elementary Public School