Cindy I. Turkington
Carson City,NV
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Vera Whole Health
05.2019 - Current
- Take vital signs, record in EMR, perform systems review and point of care testing, and assist providers with diagnostic tests
- Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order
- Perform point of care testing and diagnostic testing.
- Perform phlebotomy, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider or standing order
- Handle multiple phone lines and email correspondence, exhibiting excellent verbal and written communication skills, and working at the front desk as needed
- Perform inventory of care center supplies and dispensary, order, and stock care center supply
- Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing, and referrals
- Coordinate referrals, care gap closures, release of records, and overall care through patient and specialist outreach
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Assisted with CLIA lab inspections.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
Altamed Health Services
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Assists medical providers and carries out medical orders
- Perform, observe and record symptoms, interactions and progress of the patient and reports finding to providers
- Provide nursing staff coverage in clinic as assigned
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2008 - 03.2012
- Administered medication, injections, and routine treatments
- Assisted in the evaluation of resident care
- Accepted doctors' orders for residents and notified administrative supervisor of any significant change in resident's condition
- Observed and record signs and symptoms of change in resident's condition or behavior.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, Ca06.2007
High School Diploma -
Duarte High School
Duarte, Ca06.2001
Medical Assistant
North-West College
West Covina, Ca05.2001
Skills
- Team Management Understanding
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Certified
- Administrative Support
- Sterilize Equipment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Passing Medications
- Patient History Reviewing
- Nursing Standards
- Staff Training
- Wound Care
- Inventory Assessments
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Documentation
Certification
American Heart Association Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Vera Whole Health
05.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2014 - 03.2019
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
Altamed Health Services
03.2012 - 02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Ramona Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2008 - 03.2012
Premiere Career College
High School Diploma -
Duarte High School
Medical Assistant
North-West College
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