Jaime Tatum
Lancaster,CA
Summary
I am a quality-oriented professional with over 11 years of experience. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I possess proven knowledge and skills in bedside manner, nursing, and patient care services, across various specialties such as rehabilitation services, ambulatory care and chronic care facilities. My goal is to utilize my skills and expertise to thrive in a working environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior LVN
Cedars Sinai Dermatology Clinic
11.2019 - Current
- Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of RNs or other medical professionals, and prepare patients for exams or procedures while maintaining proper equipment and supplies
- Documented patient and family learning assessment and understanding of education provided
- Extensive experience with sclerotherapy, Botox, and fillers
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Remarkable experience in topical therapies and patient education Cryotherapy
- Thorough knowledge of skin cancer surgery, laser treatments, phlebotomy, chemical peels, botox treatments, and hair loss treatments.
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Culver West Health Center
04.2014 - 10.2019
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patient's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
Home Health LVN
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment
- Proficient in working with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, and wound care
- Provided comfort while developing and encouraging independence
- Educated patients and families regarding the importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
Home Health LVN
Isocare Medical Extenders Services Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Evaluated the environment for any safety hazards
- Worked with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and wound care
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charting
- Educated patients and families regarding the importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
Home Health LVN
Vantage Home Health
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated the environment for any safety hazards
- Worked with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, and wound care
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charting
- Educated patients and families regarding the importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
Home Health LVN
Pasadena Home Health
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Education
CAREER CARE INSTITUTE
Lancaster, CASkills
- Organization Time Management
- EPIC
- Excellent Communication
- Supervisory
- Excellent customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Phlebotomy
- Safety
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Elderly Care
Certification
- LVN License:265126
- BLS
- IV therapy and blood withdrawal
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator
Timeline
Senior LVN
Cedars Sinai Dermatology Clinic
11.2019 - Current
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Culver West Health Center
04.2014 - 10.2019
Home Health LVN
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
04.2013 - 04.2014
Home Health LVN
Isocare Medical Extenders Services Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013
Home Health LVN
Vantage Home Health
07.2012 - 01.2013
Home Health LVN
Pasadena Home Health
04.2012 - 01.2013
CAREER CARE INSTITUTE
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