Guzel Vafina
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience as an LPN at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in patient care and consistently improving patient outcomes through practical assessments and compassionate communication. Well-qualified as an RN, demonstrating proven skills in medication administration and treatment implementation while maintaining a detail-oriented and responsive approach to both routine care and emergencies. A multi-year record in the field underscores a strong work ethic and adaptability, complemented by effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment and support organizational goals through dedication and proactive engagement. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Kaiser Permanente
03.2015 - Current
- Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in interacting with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership
- Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs
- Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly
- Applies principles of asepsis and infection control
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment
- Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, and team members; and facilitating the medical providers' schedule
- Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, and great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and anticipating physician and other medical providers' needs
- Practices within the scope of practice perimeters as referred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines
- Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physicians' orders and approved nursing care plan, e.g
- Administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections; and provides specialized nursing care to acutely ill patients
- IV-certified LPNs, may perform Intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX
- Monitors patient's condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patient's condition; collects data and reports signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications and treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures and reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or registered nurse
- Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care, such as the use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, and general diabetic care
- Disseminate pre-printed standard aftercare instructions and pre-printed patient instruction material
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Assists physician with examinations, treatments, and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure
- Records pertinent information in the patient's medical chart, e.g., patient nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions, and general observations, according to standard requirements
- Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned
- May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist, as required
- May assign/coordinate activities for nursing and medical receptionist
- Orders, stores, and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by the department as assigned
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vivage, Summit Rehab & Care Community
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Active listening
- Strong people skills
- Strong Computer skills ( EMR)
- Patience
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient's charts
- Observe residents, charting and reporting changes in residents' status to the
- Answer resident's calls and determine how to assist them
- Obtain vital signs
- Provide basic resident care or treatments such as taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Participate in creating the health care plan for the residents
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Responsible for providing care for 26 residents in the long-term care unit
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roundup Fellowship
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Preserved resident's dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as diapering, and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations, and consistent delivery of empathetic care
- Monitor the resident's vital signs and report any abnormalities to the supervisor on duty
- G-tube feeding, administering medications
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Cancer Medical Center
02.2002 - 07.2009
- Monitored patient enrollment and retention rates, implementing strategies to improve recruitment efforts
- Coordinated and managed clinical research studies, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and timelines
- Recruited and screened eligible participants for clinical trials, maintaining accurate records of enrollment and eligibility criteria
- Scheduled study visits, procedures, and follow-up appointments with participants by study protocols
- Collected and recorded data accurately and promptly using electronic data capture systems or case report forms (CRFs)
- Maintained comprehensive study documentation including informed consent forms, source documents, and regulatory binders
- Collaborated with Investigators to develop study-specific tools such as questionnaires or surveys
- Ensured compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines throughout the conduct of clinical trials
- Managed investigational product accountability including receipt, storage, dispensing, reconciliation, and return/destruction processes
- Performed quality control checks on collected data to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Conducted monitoring visits to participating sites to verify adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements
- Provided ongoing support to investigators by addressing queries related to study procedures or participant management issues
- Coordinated with clinical research associates (CRAs) to ensure timely resolution of data queries and discrepancies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including data management, biostatistics, medical writing, etc
- For the successful completion of studies
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Coordinated and monitored clinical trial activities to support timely and accurate completion of studies.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
- Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Prepared and maintained regulatory documents for clinical trial submissions.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Reviewed referral information and kept track of intakes from various referral sources.
- Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
- Facilitated focus group sessions with project patients.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Developed and maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents.
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
Education
LPN -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, Colorado08.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Catheterization
- Medical terminology
- Tube feeding
- Home Health
- Catheter care
- EMR systems
- Vital signs
- Pediatrics
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Samples collection
- Mental health support
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Medical office administration
- Medication dispensing
- Patient evaluations
- Counting narcotics
- Cultural competence
- Licensed practical nurse
- Documentation accuracy
- EPIC EMR software
- Patient assessments
- Outpatient care
- Infection control
- Transcribing orders
- Breathing treatments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EMR / EHR
- Writing reports
- Tracking symptoms
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA protocols
- Physical assessment
- Patient intake
- Health education
- Family communication
- Tuberculosis testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Pediatric care
- Patient management
- Diabetes management
- EKG administration
- Clinical judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Charting and recording
- Educating families
- Preventive care
- Medical records management
Websites
Certification
- Driver's License, 2028-02-29
- CPR Certification, 2027-03-31
- IV Certification, 2026-09-30
- BLS Certification, 2027-03-31
- PN, Colorado, 2014- 08-08
Languages
English
Russian
Interests
Interested in other cultures, music instruments, and meditations
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Kaiser Permanente
03.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vivage, Summit Rehab & Care Community
09.2014 - 02.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roundup Fellowship
10.2011 - 05.2012
Clinical Research Coordinator
Cancer Medical Center
02.2002 - 07.2009
LPN -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
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