Arielle Teunissen, LVN
Manteca,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse with five years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in an acute rehab setting. Leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains a positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Infection Preventionist
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Turlock, CA
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Observe and oversee the entire facility's infection control processes in the acute care and long-term care setting
- Communicate with all levels of public health departments
- Utilize my accrued knowledge and put it into best practices for all departments including; housekeeping, nursing, dietary, and ancillary services
- Communicated regularly with department heads and supporting staff about changes in regulations or guidelines related to infection control.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Evaluated new technologies that could help reduce the risk of HAIs.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients, and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Led working groups, investigations, and continuous surveillance with a specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread.
- Conducted audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
LVN HMO Case Manager
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Turlock, CA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Knowledge of various insurance companies for resident utilization management of insurance benefits according to the resident's need
- Excellent communication skills between multiple insurance companies and their case manager representatives
- Chart review, documentation, resident education
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care, and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
LVN Treatment Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Turlock, CA
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessed all new admission residents for any skin issues, followed by appropriate documentation
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physicians, and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Promoted a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assessed and documented all types of wounds while working under a Registered Nurse
- Wound rounds with physicians and made wound care recommendations
- Efficient skills in Wound VAC therapy, dressing changes, and skin care management.
LVN Charge Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Turlock, CA
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Direct care of short-term acute residents and communication through medication pass, assessment, and psycho-social needs in the acute care setting
- Supervised CNAs in providing quality patient care services.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques, and patient assessments and interventions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds, and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by the facility and supervisor.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Patient Registration Clerk
San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, CA
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided excellent customer service while handling all incoming calls efficiently and professionally.
- Scanned documents into electronic health record systems as needed.
- Entered data into the computer system accurately to ensure the accuracy of patient information.
- Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or services offered by the facility.
- Verified patient information, including insurance coverage, and obtained necessary signatures on forms.
- Greeted and registered patients in a courteous and professional manner.
- Participated in training sessions related to new software applications.
Bookkeeper
Modesto Optometric Vision Center
Modesto, CA
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Received and recorded cash, checks, and transfers.
- Provided prompt and accurate services through knowledge of government regulations, health benefits and healthcare terminology.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT [Remote]01.2025
Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA02.2018
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA03.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
Stockton, CA05.2008
Skills
- Infection control
- NG tube management
- PEG/G tube management
- Ostomy tube and bag maintenance
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Tracheostomy care and maintenance
- Foley catheter placement and maintenance
- Laboratory specimen collection - swabs (oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, rectal, wound)
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Care Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Post Operative Care
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Triage
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certified, Turlock, CA, 02/2021
- CPR - American Heart Association, 11/2023
- Infection Prevention, 11/2022
- Skin Wound and Ostomy Certification, 05/2019
License
Vocational Nurse, California, 01/2024, 696999
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Infection Preventionist
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 12.2023
LVN HMO Case Manager
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
LVN Treatment Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - 11.2018
Patient Registration Clerk
San Joaquin General Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
Bookkeeper
Modesto Optometric Vision Center
05.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Nightingale College
Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's High School