Emily Vitale
Escalon,CA
Summary
CA -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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Ensured safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control standards during IV insertion and maintenance procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols through rigorous adherence to proper hand hygiene practices and sanitization of equipment after each use.
Laboratory Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Draws blood from patient's finger, heel, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples
- Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen
- Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately
- Informs physicians of released lab results
- Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens
- Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed
- Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
Phlebotomist
Doctors Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Cashier
Orchard Supply Hardware
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2024
Vocational School - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA10.2022
Natural Sciences -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2019
Skills
- Epic charting system
- Cerner Millenium charting system
- Basic Life Support
- Microsoft Office
- 50 WPM Proficiency in Typing
Certification
CDPH Certified Phlebotomist : CPT67776
BLS American Heart Association Issued: 11/23
Additional Information
CDPH Certified Phlebotomist License Number: CPT67776
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 11.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2017 - 09.2022
Phlebotomist
Doctors Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2019
Cashier
Orchard Supply Hardware
10.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Merced College
Vocational School - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Natural Sciences -
Modesto Junior College
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