Corina Sidi
Menifee,California
Summary
Compassionate LVN with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, assist in various outpatient procedures, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Murrieta, CA
10.2015 - Current
- Delivered top-quality patient care through provisioning essential medical assistance such as monitoring vital signs, dispensing medications and treatments, as well as providing wound care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- 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.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Assist physicians in outpatient procedures, such as hysteroscopies, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, incision and drainage, sutures, and contraceptive device insertion.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques .
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA04-2012
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Direct patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Medication Dispensing
- Medical Records Management
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff direction and task delegation
Affiliations
- In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, listening to music, reading, and spending time with my husband.
Languages
English
Professional
Romanian
Professional
Certification
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude from Stanbridge College, Licensed Vocational Nursing program, in 2012.
Timeline
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Stanbridge College
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