Cynthia Starks
License Vocational Nurse
Oakland,CA
Summary
An experienced and motivated LVN with over 30 years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including substance abuse, mental health, geriatrics, and rehabilitation care. Excellent ability to thoroughly access the health of patients and provide the proper treatment to ensure that the highest level of care is received. Professional patient care with strong leadership capabilities, the ability to work effectively with a team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD LVN
B.A.A.R.T BAY AREA ADDICTION AND RESEARCH TURK
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Responsible for attaining an adequate and qualitative level of nursing coverage, dispensing and medical operations.
- Ensure that Physician's orders are enacted within 24 hours
- Participate in Treatment Teams, Department Head and General Staff meetings
- Assist program director in daily operations
- Accurate record keeping; client files and narcotic inventory
- Order medication and generate daily inventory reports
- Dispense Methadone via computerized pump per P.O.
- Familiarity with Addiction Medicine, Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CHERRY HILL DETOX AND SOBERING CLINIC
10.2009 - 12.2020
- Assess and monitor patients’ level of medical and/or mental health concerns secondary to opiate, ETOH, methamphetamine, and cocaine withdrawals
- Administer prescribed medications per physician orders, such as HBP, epileptic/withdrawal seizures and diabetes
- Refer to acute care facility for further evaluations as needed
- Document provided care and maintained records in the HER system, including medications, labs, diagnosis and physician orders
Licensed Vocational Nurse
B.A.A.R.T/BAY AREA ADDICTION AND RESEARCH TREATMENTS
04.2006 - 10.2009
- Administer prescribed medication as directed per physician orders via a computerized dispensing pump
- Maintain accurate records and documentation DEA and State regulations
- Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of illicit drugs, alcohol and/or side effects from prescribed medication
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WILLOW TREE NURSING AND REHABILITATION
09.1998 - 04.2004
- Administer medications per physician orders
- Provide treatments and wound care as directed
- Perform medical procedures, such as NG/GT feedings, Foley catheter insertion and care, oxygen via nasal cannula, respiratory treatments, seizure precautions, HBP and diabetes management as directed
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Edith J. Austin VN College
Oakland, CASkills
- Licensed Vocational nurse
- Cultural Sensitivity Certificate
- Domestic Violence Certificate
- Triage & Assessment
- CNA Supervision, Training & Support
- Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring
- Skilled Nursing & Geriatrics
- NG/GT, Catheter, Trach Care & Oxygen
Timeline
LEAD LVN
B.A.A.R.T BAY AREA ADDICTION AND RESEARCH TURK
04.2025 - 07.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CHERRY HILL DETOX AND SOBERING CLINIC
10.2009 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
B.A.A.R.T/BAY AREA ADDICTION AND RESEARCH TREATMENTS
04.2006 - 10.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WILLOW TREE NURSING AND REHABILITATION
09.1998 - 04.2004
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Edith J. Austin VN College
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