Brianna Ditlevsen
Watsonville,California
Summary
Knowledgeable LVN with solid background in patient care and team leadership. Managed nursing staff effectively and ensured high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN/ Charge Nurse
Valley Convalescent Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise the daily operations of Post-Acute and Skilled Units
- Administer medications, track vital signs, and monitor patients' overall health, resulting in timely intervention and improved patient outcomes
- Accurately documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date medical records for proper continuity of care
- Answer incoming phone calls and responds to the needs of the caller and/or directs them to the appropriate person for service in a professional manner
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Uphold infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Deliver direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyze patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Coordinate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 50 to 58 patients per day in a 60-bed unit.
Reception/Assistant Administrator
Valley Heights Senior Rental Community
06.2013 - 01.2023
- Greet residents and check in family members on arrival, while answering phone calls and responding to any problems that arise whether it be medical or non emergency
- Sorting mail for 100+ residents, handling outgoing mail as well as filing important documents
- Assist with food service and participate in activities for the residents
- Medication reminders and transportation of seniors throughout the facility
- Accurately logging any events that occur to ensure proper documentation and effectively communicated with other staff members to ensure all residents are accounted for and safe
- Maintained up-to-date visitor logs ensuring accurate records were kept for security purposes.
Registered Nursing Student
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Under the supervision of a nurse, performing medication administration orally, parenteral, Intravenously, and through a gastric tube
- Assisting in procedures such as wound care, gastrostomy/ urostomy change, and tracheostomy care along with suction
- Gaining experience in using medication charting and patient charting
- Performing bed baths along with changing diapers and ambulating patients
- Attended rounds that included nursing staff, MD, surgeon, dietician, respiratory therapist, and physical therapist
- Conducted thorough physical assessments, identifying abnormal findings and initiating appropriate actions for resolution.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
RN-BSN Program -
Unitek College
Fremont, CA04-2026
Associates degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA11.2023
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
San Jose, CA10.2022
Skills
- Medication Administration: IV, PO, Parenteral, G tube
- Colostomy care and Urostomy care
- Finger stick glucose check and Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter insertion and Specimen Collection
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments and Care Planning
- Privacy and confidentiality/ HIPAA Compliance
- Infection control protocols
- Admissions coordination
- Wound care management
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Procedure Explanation
LVN License
729889
Administrative Skills
- Multi-line telephone knowledge
- Filing
- Charting
- Basic knowledge on billing
- Protocol management
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Print, scan fax with industrial copier
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Nursing Student
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - 11.2024
LVN/ Charge Nurse
Valley Convalescent Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Reception/Assistant Administrator
Valley Heights Senior Rental Community
06.2013 - 01.2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
RN-BSN Program -
Unitek College
Associates degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Vocational Nursing Program -
Unitek College
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