Anna Mckenna
Arcadia,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in the health care services field that will offer challenges and demonstrate abilities through education and on the job experience. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Psych Nurse
Glendora Hospital
150 W Route 66. Glendora. Ca. 91740
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Charge Nurse, MDS, Desk Nurse, Admissions Nurse, Treatment Nurse
San Marino Manor
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Medication administration, daily charting, documentation, updating family on patient status, SBARs, receiving and carrying out new orders from MD/Psychiatrist, supervising CNAs, assisting with ADLs, wound care, admissions
- COVID Unit from October 2020 – Jan 2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse, Desk Nurse, Treatment Nurse
Griffith Park Healthcare Center
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Medication administration, documentation, daily charting, updating family on patient status, SBARs, receiving orders from Doctors and following through orders, supervising CNAs, assisting with ADLs, keeping station and med cart clean and organized, wound care, assisting with admissions and discharges.
Caretaker
In Home Supportive Services
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Shadowing patients, bathing, changing, dressing, transferring, grooming, feeding, taking patient to appointments, help with activities of daily living, administer medication, cook, and clean.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mss Registry
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Worked in hospital settings (USC KECK, USC Norris, Encino Medical Center, Sherman Oaks Hospital), worked with patients who were going through cancer treatments, psychiatric patients, and paraplegic patients
- Worked in ICU, step down ICU, outpatient, and psychiatric units.
Caretaker
Macsla
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Help care for individuals with daily living activities, take individuals to their appointments, bathe, dress, and feed, administer medication.
Cashier/Shift Manager
McDonald's
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Was a cashier and was promoted to a shift manager after working there for a few months
- Opened and closed the store, managed a team of workers.
Education
Fire Safety -
San Gabriel, CA01.2021
BLS -
North Hollywood, CA10.2020
Wound Care Certification Program -
North Hollywood, CA01.2019
ECG/Pharmacology -
North Hollywood, CA03.2018
MAB AB-508 -
North Hollywood, CA03.2018
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal -
North Hollywood, CA02.2018
Vocational Nursing -
Lancaster, CA08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Monrovia, CA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Arcadia, CA08.2007
Skills
- Prompt and reliable
- Capable of multitasking numerous priorities
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Emergency Response
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral assessment
References
Available upon request
Certification
LVN License
CPI Cert
IV Cert
BLS
Timeline
LVN Psych Nurse
Glendora Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, MDS, Desk Nurse, Admissions Nurse, Treatment Nurse
San Marino Manor
11.2019 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse, Desk Nurse, Treatment Nurse
Griffith Park Healthcare Center
03.2018 - 02.2019
Caretaker
In Home Supportive Services
10.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mss Registry
10.2013 - 11.2014
Caretaker
Macsla
10.2012 - 10.2014
Cashier/Shift Manager
McDonald's
03.2005 - 06.2007