Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Eleanor Weight

Redding,CA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Willow Springs Memory Care(Anthem)
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Copper Ridge Healthcare(Providence Inc.)
07.2009 - 10.2024
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Canyonwood Healthcare(Kindred)
07.2007 - 07.2009

Charge Nurse on cart-passing meds, ensuring safety of resident's through monitoring of care, medication administration and documenting of any changes requiring supervisor and MD notification along with interacting with family members and coworkers.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Grenada Healthcare
04.2006 - 07.2007

Charge cart nurse on the floor-Nocs shift.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA
06-2005

Skills

    I am familiar with duties and requirements of a cart charge nurse using 19 years of experience

Certification

  • LVN License -LVN

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Willow Springs Memory Care(Anthem)
11.2024 - 07.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Copper Ridge Healthcare(Providence Inc.)
07.2009 - 10.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Canyonwood Healthcare(Kindred)
07.2007 - 07.2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Grenada Healthcare
04.2006 - 07.2007

Associate of Arts - Nursing

College of The Redwoods
Eleanor Weight