CERISSA CLEM
Redlands
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with robust patient care skills and comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Capable of adapting to varying clinical environments while maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient outcomes and seamless operational flow. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records, with strong emphasis on empathy and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN-Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Medical Center: Emergency Room
02.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences for pediatric and adult patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN Case Manager
Optum
06.2016 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and I used electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and improve treatment strategies
- Addressed patient care issues such as discharge delays, procedures that were postponed, and discharge equipment that was unavailable
LVN-Urgent Care
Epic Management
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Assessed patients upon admission to determine their physical and psychological health and gather a social history
- Administered oral, percutaneous and ocular medications as well as provide IV fluids
- Collected blood and urine samples for laboratory processing
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, RNs and MAs to provide efficient and timely care
LVN-Hospice
VNA California
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided direct and continuous nursing care to ensure comfort and quality of life
- Provided continued education and support to the hospice patient and their families regarding illnesses, medications or changes in condition
- Performed basic patient care including catheterizations, wound care, bedsores, vital signs, and enemas
- Alerting the hospice physician and RN with any changes in symptoms
LVN Floor Nurse-Per Diem
Desert Springs Healthcare
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintaining daily care plans, charting and reports for continuity of care
- Managed the medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies, and intramuscular injections to patients on the [Type] floor
- Provided treatments and direct nursing care in accordance with physicians' orders in a skilled nursing environment
- Assisted patients in completing daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, and showering
LVN Floor Nurse
Indio Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Provided direct nursing care within my scope of practice to ventilator dependent patients on a new long-term sub-acute unit
- Communicating daily with charge RNs, respiratory therapists, physicians and families to ensure safe and appropriate care
- Proficient in g-tube and ng tube medication management
- Clarified and transcribed Doctor'd and PA's telephone and verbal orders
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Beaumont Adult School
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA10-2026
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Behavioral health support
- Pediatric care
Certification
- IV and Blood Withdrawal Certified
- ACLS-3/26
- PALS-3/26
- CPR-12/25
Timeline
LVN-Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Medical Center: Emergency Room
02.2024 - Current
LVN Case Manager
Optum
06.2016 - 02.2024
LVN-Urgent Care
Epic Management
07.2014 - 06.2016
LVN-Hospice
VNA California
07.2013 - 10.2014
LVN Floor Nurse-Per Diem
Desert Springs Healthcare
12.2012 - 05.2013
LVN Floor Nurse
Indio Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2010 - 11.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Beaumont Adult School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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