Assisting the underprivileged
Claudine Metuge
Oakley,CA
Summary
A Registered Nurse ''New Graduate'' with 17 years accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse proven track record at Contra Costa County Health Services, Generation Healthcare, ABHOW/The Terraces of Los Gatos, showcasing exceptional skills in home health coordination, medication administration and critical thinking. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Looking to work in a patient-centered, team environment where I can contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Recognized for compassionate care and a detail-oriented approach, adept at enhancing patient outcomes and teamwork. Achieved Team Member of the Month for outstanding performance and dedication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Contra Costa County Health Services
02.2019 - Current
- Responsibilities as a home health coordinator, clinic nurse, and treatment nurse.
- As a HHC, answers calls from patients and or return their calls to provide and triage medical concerns, report concerns to RN / Providers, schedule appointments as needed.
- Order medications for patients, follow up with the pharmacies to ensure patient pick up their medications and submit prior authorization to insurance companies as needed to provide coverage for medications.
- As a clinic nurse, managed patient care through obtaining patient vital signs such as temperature, respiration, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and pain level.
- As a treatment nurse prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications and vaccines as prescribed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Electronical medical records documentation of all nursing care and medication administration in epic.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Generations Healthcare
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Electronical medical records documentation of all nursing care and medication administration in point click care
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assess tracheostomy and vent patients and report any abnormalities to the rest of the team including respiratory therapists and MD as needed.
- Perform tracheostomy care by suctioning patients as needed, cleaning and dressing tracheostomy site, changing inner cannula, portex, tracheostomy ties and mask.
- Pour and administer medications including through G-Tubes.
- Administer treatments including through nebulizers.
- Administer enteral feedings.
- Receive and carry out orders from the MD.
- Work as a team with the Certified Nursing Assistants to perform ADL'S including but not limited to; showers, bed baths, incontinent care, dressing change, transfers, feeding and oral care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Wellness
The Terraces Of Los Gatos
09.2006 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities as a wellness nurse and resident attendants supervisor.
- Team member of the month - 05/2013
- Perform nursing procedures such as pour and administer medication and treatments including oral medications, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical, urinary catheterization, colostomy care, gastrointestinal care, enemas, obtain specimens.
- Promote patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs taking and recording temperature, pulse and blood pressure, respiration, oxygenation, pain level and report any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Take telephone orders and transcribe doctors orders.
- Provide support to ensure all basic needs, i.e., grooming, hygiene, provision of hydration and nutrition, medication assistance, etc. are met in a timely, skilled and thorough manner.
- Observe, maintain and document the health of patients by conducting physical assessments and monitoring health and dietary needs.
- Observe and document change in physical and behavioral condition, report significant changes to appropriate staff.
- Communicate regularly and as necessary with family members of residents. Evaluate each resident's status to ensure that needs are being met.
- Initiate CPR and first aid as needed.
- Take and give change of shift report.
- Train new employees.
- Document accordingly.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solano School of Nursing
238 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas. CA 95035Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University of Yaounde 1
Yaounde, CameroonAssociate of Science - Registered Nurse Program
Capscare Academy For Healthcare Education
1800 South Drive Unit 1 Lake Worth, FL. 3346101.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
St Francis Career College
749 Story Road, San Jose. CA 9512202.2006
Skills
- Attention to details
- Good listener
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Responsible and Dependable
- Ability to learn new skills
- Strong organizational ability
- Compassionate Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Documentation accuracy
- Calm
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE 2024 RN95380864
BLS CERTIFIED
IV CERTIFIED
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off4-day work week401k matchWork-life balancePersonal development programsQuote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Interests
Reading
Photography
Traveling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of four Resident Attendants staff members per shift.
- Continuously being a part of achieving great results through effectively helping with tasks as a good team player.
- Voted team member of the month May - 2013 (ABHOW)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Contra Costa County Health Services
02.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Generations Healthcare
01.2017 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Wellness
The Terraces Of Los Gatos
09.2006 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solano School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University of Yaounde 1
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Program
Capscare Academy For Healthcare Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
St Francis Career College
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