Corlisa Lay
Adelanto,California
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards, and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and practical communication skills standardize nursing practice toward quality care. Taking on roles as a charge nurse, prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced, emergent settings. As a dedicated and compassionate licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in administering medication, sample collection, blood withdrawal, IV insertion, suprapubic and Foley catheters, suction, and infection control. In contrast, maintaining composure and making accurate decisions in unpredictable, stressful environments. Account of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amgeris Agency/ Lompoc Hospital
Lompoc, California
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared patients for procedures using sterile techniques, such as suprapubic and Foley catheters, and suction.
- Examined and treated lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport for diagnostic testing.
- Monitored respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels following medical administration.
- Documented vital signs to track patient conditions accurately.
- Administered prescribed medications
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures through effective communication.
- Reported patient status, care concerns, and environmental issues to nursing and clinical supervisors.
Charge Nurse-Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Agency/Sunnyside Post-acute
Torrance, California
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in ClickPoint Care.
- Educated patients and families about health management and care plans.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Staffing Travel Agency/NYE
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Blood withdrawal for weekly and monthly labs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Monitored the patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Travel Agency/ Light house Immanuel
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Blood withdrawal for weekly and monthly labs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Monitored the patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Totalmed Staffing Agency/Gardena Memorial Hospital
Gardena, California
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with the physicians' orders.
- Suction tracheostomy with the patient on a ventilator.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Totalmed Staffing Agency/Good Samaritan Society
Omaha, Nebraska
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Star Nursing Agency/Varies Facilities
Folsom, California
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs, and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families about health management and care plans.
- Monitored the patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Home of Barstow
Barstow, California
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Assess the dialysis patient with AV stents.
- Worked with the physician during admissions and reviewed medication to continue or discontinue.
- Worked as a charge nurse, admitting patients and discharging them.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions, and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications.
- Inserted foley catheter, and removed patients' catheters, and monitored fluid output.
Charge Nurse-Licensed Vocational Nurse
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, California
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Document changes in patient conditions, and discuss concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Administered prescribed medications.
- Carry out orders from physicians.
- Clarified medication upon receiving the patient from the acute care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers effectively.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
- Assess the dialysis patient with AV stents.
- Read lab results to physicians.
Education
Associate Of Science In Health Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA10-2025
Certication - 1 1/2
Trinity Vocational Institution
Carson, CA01-2009
No Degree - Prerequisite
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
High School Diploma -
Soledad Enrichment Action
Compton, CA05-1994
Skills
- Quality assessments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Patient observation
- Conditions reporting
- ClickPoint Care
- Allscripts (Paragon)
- Matrix
- CPRS (EHR)
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal
- Re-insert Suprapubic catheter
- Insert a Foley catheter
- Reinsert Nasal gastrostomy tube
- Re-insert Peg tube
- Bladder scan
- Time management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Tuberculosis testing
- EKG administration
Certification
ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amgeris Agency/ Lompoc Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse-Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Agency/Sunnyside Post-acute
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Staffing Travel Agency/NYE
02.2025 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Travel Agency/ Light house Immanuel
01.2025 - 02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Totalmed Staffing Agency/Gardena Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Totalmed Staffing Agency/Good Samaritan Society
06.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Star Nursing Agency/Varies Facilities
09.2022 - 05.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Home of Barstow
11.2017 - 09.2022
Charge Nurse-Licensed Vocational Nurse
Spring Valley Post Acute
02.2013 - 03.2017
Associate Of Science In Health Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Pacific University
Certication - 1 1/2
Trinity Vocational Institution
No Degree - Prerequisite
Los Angeles Southwest College
High School Diploma -
Soledad Enrichment Action