Ben Burnside
Cedarbrorok Memory Care Nursing Home
Fresno,CA
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LVN Nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions, and took detailed records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain a positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges, and admissions to establish a smooth transition of patients.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software and Written Journals.
- Participated in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assembled and Administered Routinely Scheduled Medications; Assembled and Administered Medications PRN
- Did Wound Care Treatments for different skin conditions
- Managed Inventory of Medications in the Medication Room
- Faxed the Primary Doctor, as well as contacted family members and hospice, regarding a Resident's new condition
- Faxed Pharmacy on any medication changes that a Resident had per Doctor/ Hospice Order
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
- I have reviewed patient's histories to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Clinical Experience
1 Year 2 Months- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Treated patients by administering medications
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Caregiver
9 Months- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Associate Cashier
3 Years 9 Months- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Certificate of Completion of LVN Nursing Program - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Multimedia Option
High School Diploma
Skills
Wound Care Treatment and management
Patient Engagement
Personal Work Planning and Coordination
Assessing Residents
Medical Equipment Usage
Staff Scheduling
Emergency response
Conflict Resolution and Stress Management
Pain management
Infection control
Verbal and Written Communication
Specimen Collection
Nursing Staff Supervision
Patient Charting
Medication Administration
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Certification
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal, Advanced Career Academy - 04/24/22-05/01/22 Timeframe
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), - 07/09/21-07/2023
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Cedarbrorok Memory Care Nursing Home
09.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Clinical Experience
Fresno Adult School
02.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Caregiver
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
11.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Associate Cashier
Rite Aid
07.2015 - 04.2019Read More
Fresno Adult School
Certificate of Completion of LVN Nursing Program from Licensed Vocational Nursing
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California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications, Multimedia Option
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Clovis West High School
High School Diploma
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