Ava Babst
Sugar Lan
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented licensed vocational nurse with a strong background in patient care and medication administration. Known for effective problem-solving and commitment to patient advocacy, contributing to improved health outcomes. With a strong background in emergency and wound care. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Director
12 Oaks Properties
Clear Lake
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Facilitated resident care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and quality standards for resident care.
- Supervised daily operations of care staff, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Developed training programs to improve staff competencies and service delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions for incoming or transferred residents.
- Provided ongoing training and support to staff members, enhancing their skills and knowledge in resident care best practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellPath
Richmond, TX
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and medication adherence.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Relode
Brazoria, TX
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes in condition and reporting critical issues to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for inmate patients with diverse healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care within correctional facilities.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices and procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care efficiency.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA02.2018
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Operational management
- Team management
- Assessment skills
- Medication management
- Staff scheduling
- Conducting assessments
- Determining patient risk levels
- Monitoring staff
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Medication dispensing
- HIPAA guidelines
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Pediatric care
- Aseptic techniques
- Screening and triaging
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Emergency response
- Patient assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Caring for wounds
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellPath
04.2025 - 12.2025
Resident Care Director
12 Oaks Properties
05.2024 - 04.2026
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Relode
01.2022 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
11.2018 - 01.2022
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Unitek College