Celeste Lovaas
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crescent City,CA
Summary
Positive, compassionate individual with strong aptitude for patient care and support. Equipped with thorough knowledge of medical terminology and ability to perform basic clinical tasks. Dedicated to improving well-being of patients through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Del Norte Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crescent City Family Practice
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pelican Bay State Prison
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CASkills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Diabetes management
- Blood withdrawl
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Care plans
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Del Norte Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crescent City Family Practice
08.2011 - 02.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pelican Bay State Prison
09.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
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