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Shawn Potts

La Puente,CA

Summary

A Certified LVN/LPN with several years experience as an EMT and currently as a nurse. I have worked critical care experience as an EMT for 911 services and contracted medical transportations for ambulance companies. I have some experience in various hospital positions such as a unit secretary and monitor technician/monitor tech.I currently have several years experience as a nurse with most recently working in detox treatment. I'm always dedicated to push myself further in my field and continue to pursue a greater knowledge and status in healthcare. I am a team player for my peers and always willing to help. I enjoy teaching/training others as well as willing to learn new things to help me in my craft. I understand policy and procedures and will never stray from my duties and obligations. I can be flexible depending on my current schedule. I am also bilingual in Spanish.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Nurse

The detox center of Los Angeles
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Reference Person: (Supervisor) Simone Cotton- 310-951-2028
  • .16 bed facility with private bed side care where the residents will usually stay for extended period programs
  • Patients are evaluated daily and throughout the day including vital signs, Patient assessments such as COWS/CIWA/CSSRS/Eating disorders/Nicotine addiction/Psych evaluations
  • I have experience in assisting with medical emergencies such as seizures, opiate overdoses, alcohol/opiate withdrawals, falls/trauma care, glucose related emergencies
  • Provide daily medications for the patients including orals, inhalants, ointments, injectables, etc
  • Glucose monitoring, basic wound care, dietary observation and all medication dispensing
  • Communicating daily with the facility providers regarding patient care (NP, MD)
  • I also communicate between other departments such as therapists/admissions/pharmacy/dietary/case management/behavior techs/911 services/emergency or urgent care facilities
  • Following all provider orders, standing orders, doctor notes, patient precautions
  • Ordering/faxing medications from pharmacy as well as inputting and changing any existing orders
  • Helping with organization of NA and AA meetings as well as presentation meetings such as medication education
  • Proficient in KIPU program use

EMT

Liberty Ambulance
08.2016 - 03.2021
  • Reference Person: (Supervisor) Hubert Barnum- 310-213-0124
  • Responsible for ambulance transportation of patients in need of medical care to and from hospitals including emergency room (includes code 3 lights and siren transportation)
  • Proficient and accurate medical reports involving confidential medical information about patients and high legal responsibility
  • Performing trained skills within scope to render emergency medical care
  • Confident and leveling thinking in high pressure situations in public and hospital settings
  • Maintaining a good public appearance and relationship with the community
  • Working with numerous RN's, RT's, Paramedics, Firefighters, Doctors, and other medical personnel throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County
  • Worked in Basic life support (BLS), Advanced life support (ALS), Critical care transport (CCT)

EMT

PRN Ambulance
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Reference Person: (Human Resource Manager) Bruce West- 818-810-3614
  • Responsible for ambulance transportation of patients in need of medical care to and from hospitals including emergency room (includes code 3 lights and siren transportation)
  • Proficient and accurate medical reports involving confidential medical information about patients and high legal responsibility
  • Performing trained skills within scope to render emergency medical care
  • Confident and leveling thinking in high pressure situations in public and hospital settings
  • Maintaining a good public appearance and relationship with the community
  • Working with numerous RN's, RT's, Paramedics, Firefighters, and other medical personnel throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County
  • Worked in Basic life support (BLS), Advanced life support (ALS), Critical care transport (CCT)

Education

LVN in Nursing -

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA
12.2020

Associate of Science in Fire Science -

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
12.2012

High school or equivalent -

Gladstone High School
Azusa, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Spanish - Fluent

Certification

  • LVN
  • EMT
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Additional Information

I'm very professional, hard working, and willing to learn any new skill to improve my trade. I am also bilingual in Spanish, and very tech savvy. I'm medically trained in many different areas from clinical setting to emergency medical services.

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

LVN Nurse

The detox center of Los Angeles
05.2021 - 03.2024

EMT

Liberty Ambulance
08.2016 - 03.2021

EMT

PRN Ambulance
01.2016 - 08.2016

LVN in Nursing -

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

Associate of Science in Fire Science -

Rio Hondo College

High school or equivalent -

Gladstone High School

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