Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 2+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse
Windsor Elcamino Care Center
CARMICHAEL, United States
06.2019 - Current
Administered G—tube feedings and assisted with G—tube care.
Performed catheterization and collected specimen.
Took vital signs, checked blood glucose levels.
Assisted in feeding, bathing, and dressing.
Administered immunizations.
Administered medication.
Performed Wound care treatment.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Collaborated with RN to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Cared for over 30 patients each day with quality-driven support
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Delivered updates inpatient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep the team informed of changing conditions
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Elcamino Care Center
Sacramento, CA
03.2006 - 03.2016
Turning or moving patients.
Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.
Cleaning rooms and bed linens.
Answering patient calls.
Documenting information.
Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake.
Stocking supplies.
Safety procedures.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
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