Deborah Hollan
Yucca Valley,CA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Every Special Child And ATX Learning
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Treated all students that were sick or injured
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Contributed to positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for students requiring specialized services.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery to continuously improve the quality of nursing services provided in the school setting.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting covid screening and evaluations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to injured and sick patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
05.2011 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Chronic Care Nurse for patients with Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, liver disease, etc.
- Telehealth Nurse-Ran tele-med line on video also ran doctor line
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to (852) patients
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Responded to Medical Emergencies and administered aide if needed
- Wound care Nurse
- Medication Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to 100 patients
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
HOPE CARE
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vitals, including pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously
- Promoted health, well-being and safety of patients using nursing processes and care standards
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs
- Delivered relationship-based care aligned with organizational mission and core values
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Education
VOCATIONAL NURSING - NURSING
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA05.2009
EMT - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05.2002
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Samples collection
- Healthcare platforms
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Assisting physicians
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Counting narcotics
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tracking symptoms
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Working collaboratively
- Teambuilding
- Chronic Care Nurse
- Telehealth Nurse
- Utilization review
- Performance Tracking
- Treatment Planning
- Family Education
- Case Management
- Patient Assessment
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Documentation And Reporting
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Patient support
- Case Documentation
- Positive Attitude
Certification
Chronic Care Nurse
Telehealth Nurse
LVN
Senior Union Stewart SEIU 1000
LVN
I have been an LVN for 15 years. I have a lot of experience, very professional, fast learner. I get along well with co-workers. Before becoming a nurse I was a EMT and worked in the ER for 5 years.
Timeline
School Nurse
Every Special Child And ATX Learning
10.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
01.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
05.2011 - 12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2009 - 12.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
HOPE CARE
02.2008 - 02.2013
VOCATIONAL NURSING - NURSING
Copper Mountain College
EMT - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
College of The Desert
Chronic Care Nurse
Telehealth Nurse
LVN
Senior Union Stewart SEIU 1000
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