Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Janet Clausen

Janet Clausen

Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Richland,WA

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with an impressive 40-year career in the healthcare industry. Adept at providing exceptional patient care and promoting well-being through comprehensive nursing assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning. Possesses a deep understanding of medical procedures and protocols, along with a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.


Proficient in managing diverse healthcare settings, from the emergency room to urgent care, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


A proven track record of excellence, compassion, and unwavering professionalism in delivering nursing care to individuals of all ages. Seeking a part-time position.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retired Washington Hospital Healthcare System
09.2021 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Washington Hospital Healthcare
07.1981 - 08.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Eden Vocational School of Nursing
San Lorenzo, California
1981

Skills

  • Collecting Vitals/Patient Data Gathering
  • Medical Records Management
  • Charting and Recording
  • HIPAA Guideline Adherence/HIPPA Protocols
  • Phlebotomy Customer service
  • Respiratory mask testing (N95)
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Injections Administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Patient Triaging

Accomplishments

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS: 23 years of training and evaluating newly hired Licensed Vocational Nurses in EKG, Phlebotomy, IV and Pre Employment Physical at Washington Urgent Care. 23 years of correspondence with insurance company adjuster for work-related industrial injury cases.


CLINICAL SKILLS: 23 years of assisting Providers in an Urgent Care within the scope of the LVN license. Knowledge of Orthopedic casting and splinting. Able to difficult situations with diplomacy and courtesy. 7 experience in an emergency room. Responsible for accurate observation, documenting and reporting to the Physician and the charged RN the patient’s condition of his/her response to care. Perform life saving procedures that include CPR and management and intervening of disruptive/assaultive behavior in the Emergency Room. 10 years in Medical/Surgical Unit.

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • HIPAA
  • IV certified
  • Breath Alcohol Technician
  • 12 Lead EKG
  • Urine drug and saliva
  • PPD Screening certified

Timeline

Retired Washington Hospital Healthcare System
09.2021 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Washington Hospital Healthcare
07.1981 - 08.2021

Eden Vocational School of Nursing
Janet ClausenLicensed Vocational Nurse