Bella Lin
Registered Nurse
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care and support. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork and collaboration in high-pressure environments. Known for adaptability and empathy, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. Committed to embracing new challenges to further enhance clinical expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Amedisys Home Health
San Jose, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Provides skilled nursing visits (Post-op management, chronic disease management teaching, wound care, ostomy care, foley catheter management, venipuncture, wound vac) according to the plan of care
Home Health LVN
Sutter Care at Home
San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided skilled nursing visits (Post-op management, chronic disease management teaching, wound care, ostomy care, foley catheter management, venipuncture, wound vac) according to the plan of care
Home Health LVN
Healthflex Home Health
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided skilled nursing visits (Post-op management, chronic disease management teaching, wound care, ostomy care, foley catheter management, venipuncture, wound vac) according to the plan of care
Home Health LVN
Pathways Home Health & Hospice
San Francisco, CA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided and documented skilled nursing care on all visits, which includes skilled observation of the patient's condition, skilled care, procedures, and teaching of the patient and/or family/caregiver
- Assessed, organized and delivered teaching materials for assigned home care patients as requested
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Health Care
Peninsula Area, CA
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided a complete physical assessment and use data to determine nursing diagnosisInitiates the plan of care when directed and makes necessary revisions as patient status changes
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Provided healthcare instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
- Regularly re-evaluated patient nursing needs
- Identified discharge planning needs when applicable
Home Health Nurse
Care Indeed, Inc.
San Francisco and San Mateo, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided nursing care in accordance with the patient's plan of care to include comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation
- Monitored of the patient's condition, health promotion and prevention coordination of services, teaching and training activities, and direct nursing care
- Evaluated the patient's condition and home situation to determine if the services of a Home Health Aide will be required and the frequency of this service
Hospice Care Nurse (Team Leader)
Sutter Health-CPMC; Coming Home Hospice
San Francisco, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided supportive care and comfort through strategies such as providing comfort measure medications, culturally sensitive care, spiritual and emotional support
- Collaborated with hospice agencies, medical director and other professionals to plan of care
- Oversaw the daily activities of the Home Health Aides to ensure for providing quality of patient care and coordination of patient care activities
- Communicated changes in patient conditioning with family members and collaborating with hospice agency
- Helped relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support with family members
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center
Oakland, CA
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Wound Dressing & Care | Suctioning Care| Catheter Care| Tube Feedings & Care | Respiratory Treatments & Assessments | Patient Bathing & Hygiene Assistance | Diabetic Care | Rehabilitation Therapy
- Provided care/services to adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs
- Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions
- Assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility, social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions and cardiovascular health
Residential Care Program Coordinator
Sutter Health-CPMC; Alzheimer's Residential Care
San Francisco, CA
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed work of considerable complexity in monitoring the day to day health and well-being of the Alzheimer's unit residents
- Oversaw all the documentation on the unit and works with the Program Manager to ensure compliance with Department of Social Services licensing regulations
- Effectively communicated changes in resident functioning to families/designees and medical providers to ensure carries out appropriate interventions
- Supervised Residential Care Assistant to ensure cohesion and task completion of all assignments and proper, professional conduct at all times
- Monitored medication storage, ensuring all physicians orders are accurately followed and accurately recorded
- Oversaw the Activity Therapy Program by ensuring the work of activity therapists, staffs and volunteer involvement in activities
Full Service Shopper
Maple Bear, Inc. DBA Instacart
San Francisco, CA
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Visited supermarkets and stores to purchase merchandise according to online requests and deliver it to customers' doors.
- Maintained flexibility, patience, honesty, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop relationships and trust with all customers.
Customer Service Representative
CVS Pharmacy
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Greeted customers, determine the needs of each customer, and direct customers to appropriate locations within store to locate merchandise
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Collaborated with supervisors to provide information and resolve customers' complaints
Bookkeeping and Administrative Assistant
AAMCO Transmissions
San Francisco, CA
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained, verified and rectified customer balances in accounts receivable records
- Tracked invoices and disbursement records of all purchased goods and supplies and billings
- Verified attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
Medical Records Clerk Externship
North East Medical Service (NEMS)
San Francisco, CA
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Updated and document patient information into charts such as medications, allergies, laboratory work completed and history of hospitalizations
- Reviewed and analyzed patient files for completeness, accuracy and compliance with clinic regulations
- Maintained and protected the security of patient medical records to ensure the highest level of confidentiality and in adherence to HIPAA regulations
Medical Records Clerk Volunteer
St. Luke's Hospital
San Francisco, CA
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Greeted clients, visitors, salespeople and others, determined purpose of visit, and directed persons to appropriate staff and location
- Compiled and filed medical documents in patients' charts to ensure easy accessibility by hospital staff
- Answered patient phone calls and referred patients to appropriate staff including LVNs, RNs or other team members for more information
Customer Service Associate
Mitchell's Ice Cream
San Francisco, CA
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and complete customer orders
- Responsible for all cash and credit transactions and maintained balanced receipts
- Maintained relationship with customers to ensure meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Student Assistant
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EPOS) at City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted the office receptionist with answering and directing calls to appropriate staffs and scheduling appointments with students
- Prepared reports and entered confidential data into computer system
- Coordinated and prepared for department meetings such as setting up room, purchasing food orders and compiling meeting handouts
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Sunrise School of Nursing
Sunrise, FL12-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco12-2013
Certificate in Health Information Technology (HIT) - Medical Billing & Coding
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, CA01.2010
B.S. - Finance
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2008
Skills
- Post-surgical care
- Diabetes management
- Care plan development
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Wound care management
- Clinical documentation
- Rehabilitation support
- Geriatric care
- Feeding tube management
- Medication administration
- Patient relationship building
- Direct patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Pain management
- Home health care
- Palliative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Ostomy care
Certification
- Current RN of California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current LVN of BVNPT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Burmese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Amedisys Home Health
11.2022 - Current
Home Health LVN
Sutter Care at Home
08.2022 - 11.2022
Home Health LVN
Healthflex Home Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
Home Health LVN
Pathways Home Health & Hospice
02.2021 - 04.2022
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Health Care
10.2020 - 05.2021
Home Health Nurse
Care Indeed, Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021
Hospice Care Nurse (Team Leader)
Sutter Health-CPMC; Coming Home Hospice
08.2018 - 08.2020
Residential Care Program Coordinator
Sutter Health-CPMC; Alzheimer's Residential Care
11.2016 - 07.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center
04.2015 - 01.2019
Full Service Shopper
Maple Bear, Inc. DBA Instacart
04.2013 - 04.2015
Medical Records Clerk Externship
North East Medical Service (NEMS)
04.2011 - 06.2011
Customer Service Representative
CVS Pharmacy
01.2011 - 04.2012
Medical Records Clerk Volunteer
St. Luke's Hospital
09.2010 - 11.2010
Bookkeeping and Administrative Assistant
AAMCO Transmissions
03.2009 - 01.2012
Student Assistant
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EPOS) at City College of San Francisco
01.2005 - 12.2005
Customer Service Associate
Mitchell's Ice Cream
01.2004 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Sunrise School of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
City College of San Francisco
Certificate in Health Information Technology (HIT) - Medical Billing & Coding
Bay Area Medical Academy
B.S. - Finance
San Francisco State University
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