Chigoziri James
Gardena,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse who is adept in psychiatric assessment and fostering mental health support. My track record in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety measures is top-notch. I have a proven track record of mentoring staff and improving the quality of patient care through effective behavioral management and direct patient care. My patient-focused experience offers a strong background in psychiatric care. I take pride in accurate recordkeeping, time management, and patient observation and I deliver top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center
01.2020 - Current
- Preventing medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Caring for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and interventions to support continuity of care.
- Implemented behavior modification plans designed by psychologists or psychiatrists to decrease maladaptive behaviors in patients while increasing adaptive ones.
- Enhanced treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge and skills through attendance at workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust, engagement in treatment, and overall mental health stability.
- Promote patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2012 - 01.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Homestead Schools, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA10.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Behavioral Management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Mental Health Support
Certification
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Academy for Professional Excellence
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect in California
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center
01.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
LAC/USC/Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center
08.2012 - 01.2020
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Homestead Schools, Inc.
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Academy for Professional Excellence
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect in California
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