ERICA HEATH
Fontana,California
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse implements nursing care, following physician orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, standards and administrative policies. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills standardizing nursing practice towards quality care optimization. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
03.2024 - 02.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Colinas Post Acute
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alta Vista
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Direct Care Provider
Ability Pathways Inc
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided physical and emotional support to individuals with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with families of clients through regular communication.
- Coordinated transportation services for appointments and activities.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized service plans.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Summit College
01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Summit College
01.2019
AA- Medical Assistant - undefined
Heald College
01.2014
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Observation and Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Documentation & Charting
- Patient Care
- Medications & Injections
- Urinalysis
- Wound Care
- Cauterization
- G-Tube
- Accu-Checks
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Las Colinas Post Acute
03.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alta Vista
04.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Las Colinas Post Acute
10.2019 - 03.2024
Direct Care Provider
Ability Pathways Inc
01.2018 - 02.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Summit College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Summit College
AA- Medical Assistant - undefined
Heald College
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