Elizabeth Bales
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Analytical and strategic Licensed Vocational Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lvn II
Sutter Health
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and documentation procedures.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved outcomes.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols, reducing incident reports through training sessions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing electronic health record systems for better data management.
- 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.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellpath
07.2017 - Current
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives for more than 270 patients
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and necessary testing.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California department of corrections
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives for more than 270 patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charge Nurse
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration for 60 patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
No Degree - IV Certification & Blood Draw
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA12.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA12.2012
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Communications
- Planning and Coordination
- Med pass
- Injections
- Intake
- Patient triage
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Building
- Patient Charting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Procedure Explanation
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Observation
- Intravenous Medications
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Activity Scheduling
- Infection Control
- Adaptable and Flexible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Quality Assessments
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Analytical Thinking
- In-Home Care
- First Aid and CPR
Skills
- Infection Control
- Adaptable and Flexible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Quality Assessments
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Analytical Thinking
- Treatment Room Preparation
- In-Home Care
- First Aid and CPR
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Lvn II
Sutter Health
05.2022 - Current
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellpath
07.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California department of corrections
03.2017 - 07.2017
Charge Nurse
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 10.2016
No Degree - IV Certification & Blood Draw
Blake Austin College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Blake Austin College