Criscelyn Browder
Escondido,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with 17 years of providing compassionate care to elderly residents in Memory Care and Assisted Living facilities. Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong background in patient advocacy and emergency response. Expertise in coordinating care, communicating effectively with healthcare teams, and supervising staff to enhance patient quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa De Las Campanas
San Diego, California
01.2009 - 06.2026
- Supervised staffs and all residents at 28 bed Memory Care; +40 bed Assisted Living.
- Responded to emergency situations and initiated assessments of residents medical needs.
- Initiated and coordinated request for emergency medical care, including contacting physicians, 911, or non-emergency ambulance transfers.
- Provided direct nursing care to residents within the guidelines of RCFE regulations and facility protocol.
- Communicated with residents, family, and physicians, and other health care teams for any changes in residents condition, and documented appropriately.
- Advocated for residents needs to ensure high quality care was delivered.
- Participated plan of care meeting to identifies problems, recommends and evaluates nursing intervention.
- Observed and protected HIPAA regulations.
- Provided pain management and palliative care for end-stage disease process.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided wound care as per physicians order.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA08-2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
ROP Poway Adult School
Poway, CA06-2002
Skills
- Six years as a caregiver and Certified Nursing assistant
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- CPR certification
- Provide safety and high standard of care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa De Las Campanas
01.2009 - 06.2026
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mira Costa College
Certified Nursing Assistant
ROP Poway Adult School