Glenn Chapital
Fairfield,CA
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Healthflex Home Health and Hospice
Fairfield, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered blood draws, oral, intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Hospice Nurse/Nurse Clinical Liaison
Continuum Hospice
Petaluma, CA
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Trained and Mentored new employees (LVN's/RN's).
- Managed and educated home heath aides
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Provided home nursing care for terminally ill patients.
- Ordered supplies/medications for patient care at home and maintained details.
- Keenly observed patients and informed families about their last days.
Hospice Nurse
Sojourn/Bristol
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Paradise Valley Estates
Fairfield, CA
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Pediatric Nurse
PSA Healthcare - Sacramento, CA 2011 to 2015
Vacaville, CA
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
- Coordinated and conducted routine home visits to assess patient's condition, progress and reactions to treatment, medication and interventions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
Education
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Carrington College California - San Leandro
San Leandro, CA05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA09.2004
Skills
- Computer skills/Healthcare platforms
- Training & development
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Conflict Resolution
- HIPAA Compliance
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Communication
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer skills/Healthcare platforms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Caring for wounds Spanish: Limited
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- Medical office experience
- Pediatrics
- Tube feeding
- Hospice care
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Alzheimer's/Dementia
- Medication administration
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Nurse
Healthflex Home Health and Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Hospice Nurse/Nurse Clinical Liaison
Continuum Hospice
10.2018 - 03.2023
Hospice Nurse
Sojourn/Bristol
05.2016 - 01.2018
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2015 - 12.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Paradise Valley Estates
12.2014 - 06.2015
Pediatric Nurse
PSA Healthcare - Sacramento, CA 2011 to 2015
03.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Carrington College California - San Leandro
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
Diablo Valley College
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