Helen Forte Riley
Moreno Valley
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 12 years of proven experience delivering high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Strong commitment to professional growth and a deep understanding of standard operating procedures ensure effective contributions to any team. A solid foundation built on 20 years in the healthcare field, with a track record of reliability and hard work, positions as a valuable asset ready to enhance organizational success. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for advancement within the healthcare industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Riverside Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Administered specified medications appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within the scope of practice
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment processes and outcomes.
- Blood withdrawal with Certification
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of Physician
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Providing professional nursing care in a clinic setting
- Works with a variety of NP’s to provide patients with the highest quality of care to patients
- Observe and report any changes in patient condition
- Job duties include triaging patients, obtaining vitals for 20-40 patients
- Collecting lab specimens
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive patient information
- Assisting NP with patient treatments
- Phlebotomy services
- Diabetes, Cholesterol screening
- Administering Immunizations
- Point of care testing: Flu, Covid, Strep
- Administered immunizations and health screenings to patients in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans to address individual health needs.
LPN
CRNRC
05.2007 - 07.2019
- Provided basic supportive care to patients
- Administer medication (35-40) pt. per day
- Setup patient's room, oriented patient to room and recorded basic patient information
- Collected specimen and sent to laboratory
- Adhered to HIPPA requirements and maintained all confidentiality
- Supervision of Certified Nursing asst.
- G-Tube feeding & Care
- Reporting and abnormalities to M.D.
- Completed Staff Assignments
- Feeding assistance
LPN
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Take vital signs and collect specimen
- Adhered to HIPPA requirements and maintained all confidentiality
- Observe and report any changes in patient condition
- Medication pass
- Maintain current patient information on tracking system
- Admission & discharges
- Assisting MD with triaging patient
- Computer charting
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive patient information and personal matters
- IM/Sub Q injections
- Blood glucose monitoring
- PT/INR
CNA
South Suburban Hospital
09.2002 - 01.2008
- Provided ADL’s to 10-15 patient’s
- Vital signs
- Patient privacy
- Proper use of mechanical lifts
Education
LPN -
Brown Mackie
Merrillville, IN01.2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Aseptic techniques
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
Certification
- CPR and Basic Life Support Certification – Current
- IV Certification 2021
Timeline
LVN
Riverside Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
11.2020 - 08.2024
LPN
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
09.2015 - 01.2018
LPN
CRNRC
05.2007 - 07.2019
CNA
South Suburban Hospital
09.2002 - 01.2008
LPN -
Brown Mackie