Desiree Valentine
Victorville,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with 8 years' experience in education and over 17 years in various areas of the medical field. I currently hold an Associates Degree in Health Sciences,and graduated Magna Cum Lade in my class. I am Seeking to leverage my skills into my position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. I have expertise in caring for the ill and disabled in multiple settings. I currently hold a LVN License to practice in the state of California as well as CPR and IV certification. With Nursing experience in a school, Correctional, Skilled Nursing,and Acute Hospital setting. As well as Comprehensive knowledge of the children needs during development stages, Computer proficient with excellent documentation skills Familiarity with local, state, and federal health regulations. I consider myself a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. with a Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills as well as mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Sterling Commons
VICTORVILLE, CA - California
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
MS/Telemetry Lvn
Desert Valley Hospital
VICTORVILLE, CA - California
04.2023 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
SCHOOL NURSE
HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hesperia, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation
- Provides emergency medical care to students
- Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students
- Administers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students
- Counsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues e Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards per CDPH as well as Ed code regulations
- Maintains adequate and updated health records
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Collaborated with RN supervisor to develop individualized plans of care for each patient as it pertained to their disease process while at school.
NURSING ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Corona, CA
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Provides emergency first aid care
- Checks & records vital signs
- Obtains specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical e condition
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate
- Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting manner
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Education
Certification - IV And Blood Withdrawal Certification
Premiere Health Care College
Corona, CA04-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA03.2023
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Four D College
Victorville 12.2016
GED -
Mojave Jr./Senior High School
Mojave, CA08.2013
Skills
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- School Health Surveys
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student patient health Evaluation
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Immunization Record Review
- First Aid and CPR
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- careplaning
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Sterling Commons
05.2023 - Current
MS/Telemetry Lvn
Desert Valley Hospital
04.2023 - Current
SCHOOL NURSE
HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2016 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
03.2010 - 01.2013
Certification - IV And Blood Withdrawal Certification
Premiere Health Care College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barstow Community College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Four D College
GED -
Mojave Jr./Senior High School
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