Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise at SAC Health System in patient assessments and medication administration. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and critical thinking. Skilled in wound care and EMR systems, leading to improved team competency and patient care standards. Dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients.
· Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
· Obtained patient vital signs.
· Administered medications and injections to patients.
· Handle patient complaints and finding the best solution to help patients.
· Verifying vaccines.
· Vaccine inventory for clinic.
· Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
· Call patients and relay results for providers.
· Led training for new LVNs improving team competency and patient care standards.
· Place prior authorization for patients.
· Run monthly and daily controls on medical equipment to ensure they are testing within range.
· Assisted in all providers needs for clinical setting.
· Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
· Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
· Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring callouts.
· Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
· Recognized and reported observations, patient behaviors and other indicators outside normal parameters or directions given by LVN.
· Responded and followed up to needs of patient population to foster comfortable and safe environment.
· Administered medications and injections to patients.
· Used initiative in carrying out recurring tasks within scope of practice and established standards of care.
· Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
· Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
· Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
· Assisted in wound care of patients and help with Gtube dressing and feedings
Assessed patients
Wound care/Gtube Care
Taking vitals
Giving shots/insulin
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Patient Assessments
EMR Systems
Wound Care
Assisting Physicians
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision-Making
Medication Administration
Medication reconciliation
Epic Systems
Tuberculosis Testing
Charting and Recording
EKG administration
Patient support
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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