Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to geriatric patients. Knowledgeable about SNF / Home Health and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN/RN Staff Nurse
Select Care Home Health Services
04.2018 - Current
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN
LA Cancer Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Floor Nurse
Mid Wilshire Health Care Center
03.2013 - 01.2016
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Certified Medication Technician
Sunny Hills Assisted Living
01.2012 - 03.2013
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
04.2021
Vocational - Nursing
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Wound Care
Family Communication
Patient Intake
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Health Education
Physical Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Transcribing Orders
Medication Administration
Patient Management
Medication Dispensing
Patient Relationship Building
Direct Patient Care
Outpatient Care
Caregiving Skills
Certification
LA Fire Card
BLS CPR, American Heart Association
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN/RN Staff Nurse
Select Care Home Health Services
04.2018 - Current
LVN
LA Cancer Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Mid Wilshire Health Care Center
03.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Medication Technician
Sunny Hills Assisted Living
01.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Vocational - Nursing
Angeles College
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