Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Desiree Smith

Lancaster,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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN

Astry Global
Lancaster, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Pt assessment and implementation of interventions
  • Administer medications and medication management
  • Wound Care
  • Communicate changes with physicians and other healthcare personnel
  • Update plan of care

LVN

Love Care Home Health
10.2015 - Current
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
  • Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.

Home Health LVN

Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
Lancaster, CA
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
  • Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.

Education

High school diploma and Vocational Training - Nursing

St Joseph School of Nursing
Lancaster, CA
01.2015

Skills

  • Pediatrics
  • Wound care
  • Home health and corrections (8 years)

Certification

  • PN
  • Expires:2025
  • State: CA
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • AED Certification
  • LVN

References

  • Ivan Yeung CEO/Owner Bright Star Care 818-839-8881
  • Katherine Otuma CEO/ Owner Love Care Home Health 818-331-8988

Timeline

LVN

Astry Global
06.2024 - Current

Home Health LVN

Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
04.2022 - 10.2024

LVN

Love Care Home Health
10.2015 - Current

High school diploma and Vocational Training - Nursing

St Joseph School of Nursing
Desiree Smith