Carolyn Day
Walsenburg,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO
11.2023 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN Charge Nurse
Tarzana Health and Rehab
Tarzana, CA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversee 30-35 pts during shift
- Upon admit contact pharmacy and MD as needed for medication to be delivered within 2 hrs
- Notify TX team for body check to be completed under state regulations
- Reorder meds as needed
- Document any change of conditions and document under guidelines of state regulations
- Follow through with COC's and order lab work as needed with health concerns
- Write daily and weekly reports per guidelines for Medi-cal, State and private insurance
- Have open communication with MD, PT, OT and supervisors
- Supervise CNA's to ensure residents receive quality of care, including the importance of personality changes
- Communicate with dietary when noticeable weight change is present.
- Assisted in training new staff members on nursing procedures and protocols.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Participated in regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for improving clinical outcomes.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
LVN Staff Nurse
BrightStar Care
Westlake Village, CA
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Working as a Registry nurse at a drug and alcohol detox facility
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Duties include, but not limited to passing meds, check incoming meds, upon discharge recounting med count, supervising controlled substances
- Rounds every 15 mins for quality of care during detox and throughout treatment.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
LVN
The Adult Skills 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
- 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 with dual diagnosis.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CAVocational - Medical
West Valley College of Medical Career
West Hills, CA08.2010
Skills
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Training
- Critical Care Experience
- Post Operative Care
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral Health
- Catheter Care
- Cardiac Care
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff Supervision
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Management
Certification
- LVN/LPN
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
LPN
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Tarzana Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 11.2023
LVN Staff Nurse
BrightStar Care
09.2020 - 10.2023
LVN
The Adult Skills 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
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moorpark College
Vocational - Medical
West Valley College of Medical Career