JACINTA ODINNA
Stockton,CA
Summary
California-licensed vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrated competency in directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. 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. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings. Well-trained licensed vocational nurse with expert knowledge of patient care requirements. Delivers quality medical care for diverse needs and maintains strict standards. Knowledgeable about wound and catheter care, charting and medication administration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Stockton, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title]
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for Diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden Living Center Chateau
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Helped long-term care residents bathe, dress, feed, and perform other daily activities
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IMs, and performed catheterizations
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to successfully plan treatment for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- I collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare and social service provider team to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
San Bernardino, CA
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IMs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care, such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Advocated for and strived to protect patients' health, safety, and rights
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
San Bernardino, CA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervisor [Registered Nurse]
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to successfully plan treatment for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Helped long-term care residents bathe, dress, feed, and perform other daily activities
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare and social service provider team to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
San Bernardino, CA
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervising nurse
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Helped long-term care residents bathe, dress, feed, and perform other daily living activities
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- 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
Education
High School Diploma -
Girl High School Ogbor Hill
Abia State, Nigeria06.1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound Dressing
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Pediatric Nursing
- Patient Data Gathering
Accomplishments
Achieved good results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Employer of the Month october 2015 and employee of the year 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden Living Center Chateau
04.2016 - 07.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2014 - 12.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
06.2013 - 01.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Girl High School Ogbor Hill
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