Claudia B Stedman
Redlands,CA.
Summary
Experienced LVN with over 10 years of experience in Psychiatric. Excellent reputation on customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Organized, efficient; always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Loma Linda , CA
10.2017 - Current
- Acute Psychiatric Unit LVN
- Responsible LVN working in high acuity behavioral health
- Perform within the scope of practice, is part of a team that serves a 30-bed unit
- Commonplace tasks are to administer independently scheduled and as-needed medications as ordered per MD/NP, ensuring safety by carefully checking antipsychotic consents, riese on file, including verified orders by RN
- Check for cheeking
- Report any possible side effects or adverse reactions to patients’ assigned RN for further assessment and evaluation
- Perform puncture blood sugar checks as needed and scheduled
- Observe for any abnormal involuntary movements, change in condition, and report them to RN/NP/MD
- Perform Q 15 min safety checks including, empty rooms, any object that could be harmful
- Upon admission, LVN highly assists RN with patients’ contraband, vitals, floor tour self/others.
- Perform and keep track of towels, blankets, pillowcases, pens, etc., given to high acuity patients.
- Store their clothing and belongings for safety during their stay
- Identify safety needs and coordinate with the ward manager and assistant manager.
Loma Linda VA Medical Center, Outpatient Behavioral Clinic LVN
Loma Linda, CA.
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Responsible for all clinical duties of high volume, high acuity Behavioral Health Outpatient Psychiatry panel consisting of two NP and one Psychiatrist.
- Managed Decanoate Injection clinic independently ensuring safe medication administration by accurately verifying orders and identifying any abnormal involuntary movements and reporting them to RN/NP/MD
- Strong collaboration with other services identifying medical needs and referring to Primary Care or Emergency Services as needed
- Identify safety needs and coordinate with Doctors or Nurse Practitioners, as necessary
- Managed increased medication refill requests.
- Performed telephone screening for high suicidal patients.
- Attended weekly multidisciplinary planning meetings to collaborate on patient care needs. Highly collaborated with professional teams for patient positive safety outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care on all ad hoc assignments as determined according to scope of practice.
Gateways Hospital - Acute Inpatient Psychiatric LVN
Los Angeles, CA.
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Professional working in acute care hospital in the field of Behavioral Health treating Psychotic Disorders, etc., for Adult and Adolescent clients
- Conduct audit and checks on all shifts for any discrepancies, medical variances and address them as needed
- Utilization reviews conducted on Adult unit for over 25 inpatients medical charts
- Computer skilled, managing heavy patient volume including telephone intakes, alcohol/substance detoxification protocols, medication administration
- Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
- Behavioral procedures include medication, counseling, safety rounds and assessment for client safety, physical and mental well-being, and documentation of any change of condition in inpatient acute setting, within the scope of practice
- Has been conducting blood draws and specimen collection for laboratory tests as requested by physicians and psychiatrists as backup phlebotomist
- Has had experience rotating with Long Term behavioral satellite centers within Gateways affiliates to cover high staff shortage.
Hospice of Saint Mary
Simi Valley, Ca.
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Assist hospice patients in establishing firm relationships with the patient's caregiver/ family. Performed administration of medications, as ordered by medical doctor. Check for side effects, take vital signs, monitor pain, and report any abnormalities that may occur with medications, check for side effects, take vital signs, monitor pain, and report any abnormalities that may occur during a visit.
- Confer relate those needs with patient’s family about any concerns or further necessities and issues to office
Education
Associates in Health Sciences in Progress - Nursing Science
Los Angeles Pacific University
300 N Lone Hill Avenue #200, San Dimas, CA 9177305.2019
Nurse Diploma -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA10.2009
Skills
- Observation for any psychiatric/medical changes
- Monitoring and Recording Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Task Prioritization
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified IV and Phlebotomy, 2010
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Loma Linda VA Medical Center, Outpatient Behavioral Clinic LVN
09.2012 - 10.2017
Gateways Hospital - Acute Inpatient Psychiatric LVN
01.2011 - 05.2015
Hospice of Saint Mary
07.2010 - 07.2012
Associates in Health Sciences in Progress - Nursing Science
Los Angeles Pacific University
Nurse Diploma -
American Career College