EMMA SOLARI
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with a background in skilled nursing and correctional health. Experienced with nursing protocols for acute and chronic conditions, detox and withdrawal, psychiatric and behavioral conditions. Passionate about patient advocacy, collaborating with fellow colleagues, and delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Proud former Certified Nursing Assistant for 6 years, which helped create a strong foundation in patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Avid Healthcare: Sacramento County Adult Correctional Health
Sacramento
09.2024 - Current
- Administers medications, to a high volume of patients. Including routine medications (e.g., blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, gastrointestinal), as well as, psychiatric medications, detox medications, antibiotics, and medically assisted treatment (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine).
- Ensures safe medication administration and thorough documentation in accordance with the established facility protocols.
- Collaborates with RNs and CNAs to deliver safe and efficient patient care.
- Educates patients on health maintenance and medication regimens
- Experienced in detox and withdrawal protocol, with emphasis in the acute setting
- Provides care for psychiatric patients in the intensive outpatient care unit
- Conducts patient follow-ups; including wound care, vital sign monitoring, ADL assistance.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Avid Healthcare: Sacramento County Adult Correctional Health
Sacramento, CA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- CNA for the Sacramento County Main Jail, in intake, medical unit, and the psychiatric unit.
- Accurately measured and recorded vital signs of the incoming and housed inmates (patients).
- Provided care to the patient by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Managed phone communications, such as triaging calls and logging important information.
- Faxed important medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted RN with routine and emergency patient care, including respiratory distress, substance abuse detoxification, seizure management, head trauma, loss of consciousness, and overdose interventions.
- Collected specimens and delivered medical equipment to patients in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored patients in the psychiatric unit, ensuring their well-being and safety.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
McKinley Park Care Center
Sacramento, CA
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided compassionate care for patients with varying acuity levels, including post-surgery, neurological disorders, stroke recovery, dialysis, and dementia/Alzheimer’s care, as well as hospice support.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, hygiene, feeding, and mobility transfers.
- Accurately measured and recorded patient vital signs.
- Worked closely with the LVN and RN to provide the best care for each individual.
Education
Currently Pursuing LVN To RN Bridge Program
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA01-2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A. Jones Career And Education Center
Sacramento07.2024
Certified Nurses Assistant
Mary Seacole Nursing School
Sacramento, CA07-2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- ADL Assistance
- Time Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Behavioral Health/Mental Health Management
Timeline
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Avid Healthcare: Sacramento County Adult Correctional Health
09.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Avid Healthcare: Sacramento County Adult Correctional Health
07.2021 - 06.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
McKinley Park Care Center
02.2018 - 09.2021
Currently Pursuing LVN To RN Bridge Program
Carrington College
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A. Jones Career And Education Center
Certified Nurses Assistant
Mary Seacole Nursing School