Christopher Arpad
Rancho Cordova,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge/Cart Nurse
Sherwood healthcare center
01.2024 - Current
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin per md orders. Check on all alert charting residents including new residents, Those on antibiotics, Residents when they return from the hospital. Do minor wound care. Assess residents with a change of condition fall related or not. Order meds when needed. Fax doctors information when needed. Oversee the caregivers. Audit carts when needed. Oversee the destruction of medications when needed. Provide care for patients with g-tubes
Charge/Cart Nurse
Riverbend nursing center
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin per md orders. Check on all alert charting residents including new residents, Those on antibiotics, Residents when they return from the hospital. Do minor wound care. Assess residents with a change of condition fall related or not. Order meds when needed. Fax doctors information when needed. Oversee the caregivers. Audit carts when needed. Oversee the destruction of medications when needed. Provide care for patients with g-tubes and trachs.
Medication nurse
Oakmont of East Sacramento
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Check blood sugars and administer insulin per md orders. Check on all alert charting residents including new residents, Those on antibiotics, Residents when they return from the hospital. Do minor wound care. Assess residents with a change of condition fall related or not. Order meds when needed. Fax doctors information when needed. Oversee the caregivers. Audit carts when needed. Oversee the destruction of medications when needed.
Charge/cart Nurse
Eskaton Manganita
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Manage care of residents by passing meds per md orders. Managing the CNAs. Chart on all change of conditions and new admits. Complete care plans as needed. Read lab results and notify md of any changes. Check blood sugars and administer insulin as needed. Admit new residents. Give ppd shots as needed. Minor wound care as needed. Catheter care including insert as needed.
Charge/cart Nurse
Empire Ranch Memory Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage care of residents including wound care, medication management per MD orders, order medication when needed, audit carts and MARs, chart when specified, speak with the doctors and family members when needed. Oversee the caregivers and ensure they are doing their duties.
Home Health Nurse
Always Home Nursing
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Manage care of patients with various ailments in their homes. Give meds per MD orders and follow the plan of care for each individual patient.
Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Sterling Court
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage and oversee the care of the residents. Pass meds according to MD orders. Perform treatments if needed. Order meds when needed. Speak with doctors and family members about the needs of residents. Chart on residents when needed
Lvn Cart Nurse/Charge Nurse
Applewood Post Acute
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Manage and oversee the care of patients in the facility. Manage CNAs. Pass meds according to MD orders. Perform treatments if needed. Input orders and labs. Go over labs and call doctors if needed. Take care of patients with g tubes and Foley catheters. Chart on patients.
In Home Nursing
Maxim Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Manage the care of a 17 yr old male who has Cerebral Palsy and is wheel chair dependent. Give meds via G tube per MD orders and follow the guidelines of the care plan.
LVN Cart Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Pine Creek Care Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Manage CNA’s, over see the care of 20-36 patients and assess when needed, pass meds according to the MAR, give insulin to DM patients, chart on patients, follow through with orders from the doctor, put together care plans when needed, discharge and admit patients, do initial assessment on new admits including PPD, flu and pneumonia vaccination.
Education
A.S. Degree -
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2018
Certificate - Vocational Nursing Program
Carrington College California
Sacramento, CA01.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Patient management
- Wound management
- Surgical care
- Diabetes management
- Licensed by state nursing board
- Workflow and patient management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Catheter maintenance
- Medical chart management
- Electronic health records management
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Wound care
Certification
BLS certification
Timeline
Charge/Cart Nurse
Sherwood healthcare center
01.2024 - Current
Charge/Cart Nurse
Riverbend nursing center
01.2024 - 01.2024
Medication nurse
Oakmont of East Sacramento
01.2023 - 01.2024
Charge/cart Nurse
Eskaton Manganita
01.2022 - 01.2023
Charge/cart Nurse
Empire Ranch Memory Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health Nurse
Always Home Nursing
01.2020 - 01.2021
Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Sterling Court
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lvn Cart Nurse/Charge Nurse
Applewood Post Acute
01.2019 - 01.2019
In Home Nursing
Maxim Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
LVN Cart Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Pine Creek Care Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certificate - Vocational Nursing Program
Carrington College California
A.S. Degree -
American River College