Heather Tomlin
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple style settings. Skillfully complete tasks and foster relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals to help patients achieve their optimal health and wellness, and advance nursing philosophies. Looking for a position where I can develop my skill base and experience,delivering superior care to optimize outcomes and quality of life in my patients. Familiar with and dedicated to following federal, state and local regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
City Creek Post Acute
Sacramento , CA
2024.01 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
Private Live-In Home Health LVN
2015.05 - 2023.09
- Continuous patient assessment - including vital signs, observation, identification & evaluation of deteriorating symptoms relating to internal disease processes
- Administered medication, evaluated for medical effectiveness & prevented drug interactions
- Applied independent emergency procedures accurately & successfully as needed
- Assisted physicians with exam and diagnostic procedures
- Maintained consistent & timely communication & coordinated care with multi-disciplinary teams & other medical staff as needed
- Followed rehabilitation & treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, & optimize patient outcomes
- Extensive experience with peri and catheter care knowledge
- Documented patient intake & output, dietary requirements & monitored & aided with feeding
- Collected biological specimens & packaged for laboratory transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology Pre-Nursing
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA2007-05
Associate of Science -
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA2007-05
Skills
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Ability to function well independently
- Good verbal & written communication
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Calm & level-headed in crisis situations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
- Feeding Tube Management
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric Care
- Catheter Care
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- I.V. Certification
- CPR / BLS Certified by AHA
- 289889, Licensed Vocational Nurse
Programs
Sacramento City License Vocational Nursing Program
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
City Creek Post Acute
2024.01 - Current
Private Live-In Home Health LVN
2015.05 - 2023.09
Associate of Science - Biology Pre-Nursing
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Science -
Folsom Lake College
- I.V. Certification
- CPR / BLS Certified by AHA
- 289889, Licensed Vocational Nurse
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