Licensed Vocational Nurse
Redwood Quality Management Company
Ukiah, CA
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Completed focused mental health assessment for patients prior to the administration of a long-acting mental health injection
- Administered long-acting injections to patients as ordered by the provider
- Followed the 6 rights of medication for each medication administration
- Reviewed current medication orders for patients before starting triage
- Collected information in regard to side effects the patient was having from a medication
- Notified the provider about concerns with patient medication or side effects
- Collected data as the Utilization Specialist to ensure that each patient stay was medically indicated for Medi-Cal to cover the payment
- Called hospitals with patients admitted from Mendocino County to get updates on current condition and discharge planning
- Obtained vital signs and assisted staff as needed.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.