Christina Roberts
Magnolia
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in patient care coordination, patient communication, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Lancaster
08.2010 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient work-ups, including vital signs assessment, medical history review, and medication evaluation.
- Administered physician ordered medications and assisted in back-office medical procedures.
- Managed communication channels, including phone calls, emails, and message baskets, while coordinating appointments and surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of the latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, and techniques.
LVN Floor Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster
02.2007 - 08.2010
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Medical Assistant
McCray Dermatology
Lancaster
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Roomed patients, recorded vital signs, and gathered medical history to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered prescribed medications and communicated test results to patients, enhancing patient care and follow-up.
- Assisted in Moh's surgery and ensured patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Emotional support
- Preventative care education
- Safety protocols
- Excellent communication skills
- Thorough charting and documentation
- Infection control
- IV therapy
- Compassionate care
- Bedside manner
- Patient safety protocols
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Tracking symptoms
Certification
- LVN licensed in Texas and California
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
08.2010 - 05.2024
LVN Floor Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2010
Medical Assistant
McCray Dermatology
01.2001 - 06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Casa Loma College
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