Carolyn Day
Chatsworth,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
The Adult Skill Center
Lake Balboa, CA
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all client-related information.
- Answered clients calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Evaluated client care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved client care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Worked with BCBA to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Maintained thorough records and submitted timely reports of project activities, findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated client care procedural changes with dual diagnosis.
LVN
Malibu Detox
Malibu, CA
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with patients Dr. to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
LVN
Kinkaid & Kinkaid
Torrance, CA
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with patients Dr's to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Home Health LVN
Choice Home Care
Sherman Oaks, CA
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Vocational - Medical
West Valley College of Medical Career
West Hills, CA08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CASkills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Communications
- Administrative support
- Relationship development
- Clinical Documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Family Education
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Rehabilitation support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac Care
- Confidentiality
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- Medical Records Management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Mental Health Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting incidents
- Writing reports
- Counting narcotics
- Medication Dispensing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Preventive Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
Certification
LVN/LPN
BLS certified
First Aid/CPR certified
Timeline
LVN
The Adult Skill Center
10.2017 - 08.2020
LVN
Malibu Detox
04.2016 - 07.2017
LVN
Kinkaid & Kinkaid
02.2015 - 03.2016
Home Health LVN
Choice Home Care
06.2011 - 01.2015
Vocational - Medical
West Valley College of Medical Career
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moorpark College
Similar Profiles
Amelia St.louisAmelia St.louis
PGC at Science skill center high schoolPGC at Science skill center high school
Kalyani GodiniKalyani Godini
Intern at AP Skill Development Center - Andhra Pradesh,IndiaIntern at AP Skill Development Center - Andhra Pradesh,India
Ladukrushna SahooLadukrushna Sahoo
Procurement & Stores Assistant at World Skill CenterProcurement & Stores Assistant at World Skill Center