Cheryl Stephens
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 9 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN II
Loma Linda University Health Care
Loma Linda, California
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the development of patient care plans with interdisciplinary team.
LVN
SAC Heath
San Bernardino, California
11.2023 - 11.2024
- I was stationed in the message center helping patients and doctors with the care and needs that they have on a daily basis via telephone
- I am also fluent with Epic to address every need that the patient may have
- In the message center I am answering telephone calls for patients who have special and or specific medical problems, then I message the doctor for further direction
- I also communicate with the floor staff for accommodation for patients who need assistance
- I advocate for the patients to get their medical needs met on a daily basis.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
LVN II
Beaver Medical Center, part of Optum
Redlands, California
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Nursing float
- At Beaver Medical I hold a float position, floating to different departments where the business needs may be
- Departments are as follows: Urology, cardiology, pulmonagy , allergy, family medicine, and internal medicine
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- I am proficient in Epic hyperspace
- Duties include: sending medical records to other facilities, tending to patient's phone calls and my chart messages, precise documentation per HIPPA and CMS guidelines, assisting in procedures with the physician, EKG's, vital signs, refilling medications, and sending medications to the pharmacy.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in wound care and performed basic medical procedures as required.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to support patient well-being.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LVN care coordinator
Savas Health
Palm Springs, California
07.2022 - 11.2022
- At Savas I reviewed patients' care via in person visits known as a care review
- I would relay any important information to the medical provider, social worker, community relations provider to help and advocate for the patient to get each patient what they need at the time of the office visit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Educated patients and families about health management and safety practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical rrecord system.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LVN II
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, California
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Home Health and Hospice Nurse
- I am cross trained for triage, intake, and charge nurse duties, assistant to all case manager RN
- Duties included: precise documentation per CMS guidelines, excellent customer service including excellent communication with all disciplines included with all patient care
- I also have 4 months experience in the operating room assisting with special procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Assisted in wound care and performed basic medical procedures as required.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to support patient well-being.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
Charge Nurse
Highland Palms Care Center
Highland, California
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Charge Nurse for 2 separate wings of a skilled nursing facility during day shift 0700-1530
- Duties included: specific documentation detailed to each patient profile, medication administration, wound care, supervision of certified nursing assistants.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Charge Nurse
Creekside Care Center
Yucaipa, California
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Charge Nurse for 2 separate wings of a skilled nursing facility during day shift 0700-1530
- Duties included: specific documentation tailed to each patient profile, medication administration, wound care, supervision of certified nursing assistants.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Shasta College
Skills
- Customer service skills, computer skills, charge nurse relief, intake coordinator relief, direct patient care, strong work ethic, attendance, always prepared, team player, respect for management
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Elderly Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Mental Health Support
- Shared governance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient evaluations
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Home Health Care
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Indirect Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Case Management
- Palliative Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Care Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Management
- Epic charting
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination
- Wound care management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Infection control
- Quality assurance
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing processes
- Treatment plan implementation
- Medication administration
- Workflow coordination
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient and family communication
- Compassionate care
- Aseptic techniques
- Charting and recording
- Caregiving skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medical records security
- Physical assessment
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA protocols
- Outpatient care
- Caring for wounds
Awards
Dean’s list for four semester’s at Shasta College.
Timeline
LVN II
Loma Linda University Health Care
11.2024 - Current
LVN
SAC Heath
11.2023 - 11.2024
LVN II
Beaver Medical Center, part of Optum
11.2022 - 11.2023
LVN care coordinator
Savas Health
07.2022 - 11.2022
LVN II
Redlands Community Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse
Highland Palms Care Center
10.2016 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse
Creekside Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
No Degree - Nursing
Shasta College
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