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Destani Hughes

Palmdale,US

Summary

Dynamic LVN with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and provide emotional support while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to disease prevention drive successful patient outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health LVN

The careing connection
Granada Hills, California
05.2025 - Current
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Administered injections and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the physician.
  • Reported any adverse reactions or significant changes in the patient's condition immediately to supervising Registered Nurse.
  • Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.

LVN Charge Nurse

Mirage post acute
Lancaster
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
  • Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in order to modify treatment plans accordingly.
  • Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
  • Assisted with discharge planning for patients upon completion of their treatment plan.
  • Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
  • Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.

Caregiver

Nara Care
Los Angeles , Ca
06.2015 - 02.2025
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

CNA

Mi Casita Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lubbock , Tx
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
04-2027

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
01-2025

High School Diploma -

Crenshaw Highschool
Los Angeles
06-2009

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Disease prevention
  • Health education
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Strong clinical judgment

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational nurse : 749200

Timeline

Home Health LVN

The careing connection
05.2025 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Mirage post acute
02.2025 - 06.2025

Caregiver

Nara Care
06.2015 - 02.2025

CNA

Mi Casita Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Nightingale College

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

Career Care Institute

High School Diploma -

Crenshaw Highschool

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