Elizabeth Frazier
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, sterile technique and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered insertion and removal of catheters.
- Applied appropriate measures to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
- Provided exceptional direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles/ Anaheim, CA
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Provided direct patient care under the guidance of an RN.
- Ensured proper turning schedules for improved patient comfort and prevention of bedsores.
- Delivered swift responses to incidents of injury or acute health issues.
- Applied critical thinking techniques to deliver effective resolutions consistently.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to help stabilize the client's mental state.
Certified Nursing Assistant
24/7 Medstaff
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored patient behavior for potential risks.
- Employed behavior modification techniques with guidance from a psychologist.
- Recorded observations of patient conditions for accurate monitoring of behavioral modifications.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes.
Med Tech
Westminster Gardens
Duarte, CA
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs before assisting with medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Prepare and assist with oral and topical medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
Program Manager/SSD
Community Care Center
Duarte, CA
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Monitored progress records closely, implementing necessary changes to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Worked alongside medical staff to formulate detailed care strategies.
- Conducted weekly group sessions targeting diverse subject matters.
- Guided patients' behavior through therapeutic engagement.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
- Guided new staff on proper protocols for engaging with psychiatric patients.
- Utilized certified physical interventions to manage high-risk patient scenarios.
- Coordinated visitor management aligned with organizational security guidelines.
- Implemented reward systems to enhance positive behaviors.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA07-2024
Associate of Science -
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-2014
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Nursing processes
- Catheter care
- Medical examination
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Medication administration
- Sterile technique
Affiliations
- I took part in the Safe Patient Handling Committee. That was incorporated to reduce injuries to staff, and to continue the delivery of quality care for patients. Observing, educating, and revising skills, movement, and equipment involved in moving patients in all care settings in ways.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
24/7 Medstaff
10.2020 - 06.2022
Med Tech
Westminster Gardens
09.2018 - 01.2020
Program Manager/SSD
Community Care Center
11.2015 - 10.2019
LVN - Nursing
Riverside City College
Associate of Science -
Victor Valley College
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