GLORY BIOSAH
Hawthorne,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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Longwood Manor Convalescent Home
LOS ANGELES, California
02.2018 - Current
- Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration).
- Administer medications (oral, injections) and treatments as prescribed.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Perform wound care, including dressing changes and basic skin care.
- Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
- Provide comfort measures and support resident well-being.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Observe and report changes in resident condition, mental status, or response to treatment to the supervising RN or physician.
- Accurately document care provided, patient progress, and observations in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Relay messages and maintain communication with families and the healthcare team.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Work under the direction of an RN to implement patient care plans.
- Assist the nursing team and physicians with medical procedures.
- Contribute to patient/family education on care plans.
- Facility Operations:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and stocked patient environment.
- Prepare resident charts and manage daily tasks.
- May assume charge nurse duties in skilled nursing settings, organizing shift responsibilities
LVN
Greater Home Health Services
Torrance, California
01.2023 - Current
- Providing direct care
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Monitor vital signs
- Ensured patient safety
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Wound care clean and dress wounds
- ADL's assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and mobility
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Tracheostomy care, Gastrostomy care, foley catheter care
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
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LVN
Universal Home Health
Beverly Hills, California
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Provide skilled nursing care (meds, treatments, wound care, etc.) per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitor and document patient health status, vitals (BP, temp, Gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care.
- Administer medications and monitor side effects.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, self-care, and medication management.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team, reporting changes in condition.
- Perform basic patient care (bathing, grooming, comfort) and assist with daily living activities (ADLs).
- Maintain accurate records, including progress notes, MARs, and assessments.
- Serve as a companion and provide emotional support.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crenshaw Nursing Home
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration).
- Administer medications (oral, injections) and treatments as prescribed.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Perform wound care, including dressing changes and basic skin care.
- Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
- Provide comfort measures and support resident well-being.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Observe and report changes in resident condition, mental status, or response to treatment to the supervising RN or physician.
- Accurately document care provided, patient progress, and observations in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Relay messages and maintain communication with families and the healthcare team.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Work under the direction of an RN to implement patient care plans.
- Assist the nursing team and physicians with medical procedures.
- Contribute to patient/family education on care plans.
- Facility Operations:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and stocked patient environment.
- Prepare resident charts and manage daily tasks.
- May assume charge nurse duties in skilled nursing settings, organizing shift responsibilities.
Home Health LVN
Isocare Medical Extenders Services
Hawthorne, CA
05.2010 - 03.2018
- Provide skilled nursing care (meds, treatments, wound care, etc.) per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitor and document patient health status, vitals (BP, temp), and environment.
- Administer medications, injections, and monitor side effects.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, self-care, and medication management.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team, reporting changes in condition.
- Perform basic patient care (bathing, grooming, comfort and assist with daily living activities (ADLs).
- Maintain accurate records, including progress notes, MARs, and assessments.
- Serve as a companion and provide emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT02-2021
License Vocational Nurse - NURSING
CASALOMA COLLEGE OF NURSING
12540 Crenshaw Blvd Hawthorne CA, 9025002-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Mental health support
- Reporting and documentation
- Vital signs
- Charting and recording
Accomplishments
- Working with Church members to feed the homeless, provide clothing, refreshment and various needs.
Certification
- LVN 249873
- CPR CARD
- BLS CARD
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bachelors In Nursing
Bls
Cpr
Timeline
LVN
Greater Home Health Services
01.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Crenshaw Nursing Home
02.2019 - 06.2022
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Longwood Manor Convalescent Home
02.2018 - Current
LVN
Universal Home Health
04.2017 - 12.2022
Home Health LVN
Isocare Medical Extenders Services
05.2010 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Nightingale College
License Vocational Nurse - NURSING
CASALOMA COLLEGE OF NURSING