Cholena Humphrey
Long Beach,Ca.
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction in the health care setting. Kind and energetic professional who's looking for stable employment. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, g-tube care, charting and medication administration. Certified in wound care and trach/respiratory care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Assisted Home Health
West Covina, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with pediatrics, taking care of them in home
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by feeding assistance with g-tube, either gravity bolus or with machine, for feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Cared for trach
Private Duty School Nurse
Ro Health
Long Beach , CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked in a high school setting providing one-on-one care to ensure that respiratory care, ventilator, trach, g-tube, and nutrition were given during regular school hours.
- trach certified
- ventilator certified
Home Health LVN
Prime Home Health
Culver City, CA
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Respiratory and trach care with certification.
- Went with patient to school. Participate in training hours and Certified with Brea, Ca. school district to provide care and accompany pediatric patients, while at school. Ride to school with patient in the school van.
- Provided care for pediatric patients in their home.
- In and out catheter care, daily monitoring and care relating to hygiene, breathing, feeding to severely impaired patients with mobility issues, as well as respiratory and GI issues.
- Attended appointments with patient and family in the family van.
- Went to store and ran errands with family and patient.
- Prepared special blended diet for patient, feed with machine, and administered medications, including vitamins, through g-tube.
Home Health LVN
Cambrian Home Health
Long Beach, CA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided care for pediatric patients in their home.
- Changed wound dressings
LVN Charge Nurse
Advanced Nursing Services, Serenity Recuperative
Long Beach, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Assist patient's with Hospice Care
- Provided around the clock pain medication for hospice patients
Clinic LVN
American Health Services, Llc & El Dorado Community Service Centers
Venice, CA
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Compton College
Compton, CA01.2023
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Science and Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA2018
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational-Technical Education
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA2016
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Yakima, WA06.2001
Skills
- Certified Bilingual Spanish/English
- Organization and Efficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complete Covid vaccinations and boosters, BLS card, LVN license # 713147
- Wound Care Certified
- Tracheostomy and Respiratory Care Certified
- Medical Receptionist Certified
- Administrative and Accounting Assistant Certified
- Responsible and Dependable
- In-Home Care
- Pediatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS , Long Beach City College Dean's List Honoree 11 semesters.
Certification
- LVN # 713147 expires 05/31/2026
- BLS Expires 03/2026
- Ventilator and Trach Certification from Los Angeles Career College- Completed May 29, 2023
- Wound Care Certification from Los Angeles Career College-Completed May 30, 2023
- English/Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam Certified by Bakersfield College Sept of 2014
Timeline
Private Duty School Nurse
Ro Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Home Health LVN
Prime Home Health
06.2023 - 06.2023
Home Health LVN
Cambrian Home Health
03.2023 - 05.2023
Home Health LVN
Assisted Home Health
01.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Advanced Nursing Services, Serenity Recuperative
07.2022 - 12.2022
Clinic LVN
American Health Services, Llc & El Dorado Community Service Centers
09.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Compton College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Long Beach City College
Some College (No Degree) - Science and Nursing
Bakersfield College
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational-Technical Education
Bakersfield Adult School
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
- LVN # 713147 expires 05/31/2026
- BLS Expires 03/2026
- Ventilator and Trach Certification from Los Angeles Career College- Completed May 29, 2023
- Wound Care Certification from Los Angeles Career College-Completed May 30, 2023
- English/Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam Certified by Bakersfield College Sept of 2014
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